Competitive tennis: match tightness, negative self-talk, changing patterns, facing "pushers"

My friend and doubles partner, Daniel Rutkowski, who has been on the channel many times, joined me to discuss competitive tennis and the things many players struggle with, such as match tightness, negative self-talk, changing patterns, and dealing with pushers etc. Daniel was a strong junior player who left tennis for years and has now been back to competitive tennis, with success in German league play and several titles on the ITF Masters Tour.
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[@DougHardy541]

Daniel's point about fighting against one's ideal play versus typical play is a good one. We often think when we're playing at our best, that should be the new average, and when we don't meet that expectation self-destructive thoughts occur and the "wheels start falling off".

[@rsh8057]

Intuitive tennis made a similar point w/ his student when he talked about winning on a day where you feel good vs a day where you feel off, and her argued the most important was the later

[@tenniswithandy]

I’d just say remember that 99.99% of us pay money to play tennis and aren’t getting paid. Don’t waste your time and money throwing a tantrum or fretting about some missed shots, just learn to take joy in the process. Great vid Jonas and Daniel!

[@wiggi9339]

Nothing like a fresh grip to improve mindset and performance.

[@volodymyr8928]

Good conversation about what all tennis players experience.

[@patmcc7758]

Playing in competitions is the best way to improve, if you have the right mindset. You have to solve a lot of problems, the main one being how to overcome your opponent. It's not for the faint-hearted and you need to be strong mentally.

[@PrecisionPointTennis]

Love it!! I live by Timothey Gallwey’s book the inner game of tennis and it was given to me by my former coach Nick Bollettieri when I became his elite protégé back in 1985. Tak tak. Ps: I’ll be talking to Head soon about being sponsored professionally as a 59 year old! I’m stoked!!!

[@eg0198cm]

Great topics! I have these issues on the court.

[@SaqibSheikh]

This was a good video. Lots to think about for competing.

[@brandonpowell1889]

I played competitive Juniors growing up in South Africa and the fear of losing / pressure of succeeding / not disappointing my parents ultimately ended my career with tennis . 25 years on I’ve just picked up a racket for the first time again after some deep reflection on my life , how I handle my emotions and how to deal with defeat and it’s honestly changed my life for the better . I don’t get upset on the court , I can keep calm and identify when I am about to allow negative thoughts in . Mental toughness I think it’s probably the most important aspect of the game .

[@rsh8057]

Hi, I would like to hear more of y our discussion about playing as a doubles team. I assume Daniel is a stronger player and I want his perspective as well your perspective on how you deal w/ being the "weaker link of the chain/team" At my level, I'm used to being the stronger person on the team and work on being patient not expressing displeasure w/ mistakes. But as I move to the next level, I will find myself taking on the role of the weaker link.

[@tomathome77]

Such a great video!! Love it!!!

[@bournejason66]

Really great discussion. 🎉

[@Tennisnerd]

Thanks Jason!

[@rogalabc4412]

Playing matches is fun but only when you have decent level - don’t make double faults, can keep the ball in play. It just adds another dimension to the game.

[@bassman12]

my main mental hurdle is not winning or losing. i don't care too much about that. but playing worse than what i expect from myself, that is hard to handle for me.

[@Sandro_Z68]

As usual, nice talk plenty of content. In my case, I learnt that, by far, the fear of making a mistake hitting wide or long is THE LIMIT. I care too much about the score, confusing intensity with "caring too much". Even if I'm old (I just restarted to play after a long long break), that's the lesson I'm learning now. It's never too late, is't it? 😉

[@TheBlessedLion]

Have fun, don’t care about the score…the winner has to pay the drink…🙃

[@Sandro_Z68]

@@TheBlessedLion that's a great hint 🤣🤣

[@stephen9375]

The word 'push' is used because all the other four letter words were already taken

[@gekasaurus]

I know a pusher that also cheats but luckly he is playing in my team ^^

[@Tennisnerd]

😂

[@brunis_m]

Nice trucker tan Jonas 🙃

[@Tennisnerd]

Worked hard on it!

[@peterkavanagh64]

Why its the trees more than most any thing u have to see trees grasses listen in out the flora insects this therpay sets minds better

[@aca2077]

THERE IS ONLY ONE QUESTION WHY DID YOU HAVE A BALD HEAD WHEN YOU HAVE HAIR? THATS LIKE LIVING AS A HOMELESS WHEN YOU ARE A MILLIONAIRE

[@jayelm5392]

Definitely therapy. Unless the opponents are belligerent.