How to control your nerves You're working with the ball on your side of the court and nothing else. When you're playing in a big match, remember that you're simply playing with a ball on your side of the court. Of course there may be another reason; that they don't wish to feel embarrassed in front of their practice partner if they make mistakes practicing their weaker shot. One time about five years ago my forehand went off the boil and my ranking slipped. I practiced and practiced but still it wasn't going for me - then the coach I was working with at the time (some of you might remember him if you're British - Chris Wilkinson) told me to concentrate on hitting out in front. I cannot emphasize this point enough; it's so simple but yet so often over-looked. By being aware of this simple mind shift, you can become less nervous and hopefully your opponent's nerves will go haywire. You always want to remember that although you may be nervous, your opponent may be just as nervous as you are, if not even more nervous than you. Take all this information on board and get out there to practice! The only thing stopping you from having a great forehand that opponents fear is yourself. I've seen it all from dropping like a lead weight to flying up in the air, or (I especially
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