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Podcast: The Tennis Psychology Podcast
Episode: Why Tennis Players' Strokes Tighten Up During Matches
Description: In this episode, Dr. Cohn answers a question from a reader about why tennis players can hit the ball well in practice but not their matches. And do the yips exist in tennis? Here's the question of the week. SHERRY: "How can I overcome the yips on my forehand during competition? I seem to be able to hit it just fine during the warmup, but during matches I find myself tightening up and not swinging freely or normally. Why do my strokes change in matches?" Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve...