I have learned through many experiences on and off the court that patience is a key ingredient to success and winning. Being able to savor the moment and really think under pressure at a time that you need to perform is a key. Those moments are often learned events.
I have learned to use the lack of patience on my opponents end as an advantage for me during match play. I really do things that can grate at my opponent’s nerves. For example, you have a player that is really speedy and takes very little time between points. You can control factors of the match, such as time management. You even see the pros do this on the court with their little rituals as they serve or taking a step back if they are not ready to receive the serve. You must use these little techniques with caution and to remember that tennis is still a gentleman’s sport.
Stay tuned for more specific examples of how to control grow your own patience and to tweak your opponents patience or lack there of…
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