Why Tennis Players' Strokes Tighten Up During Matches

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.<br /></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">SHERRY: <em>"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?"</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peak Performance Sports, LLC helps athletes and performers improve mental skills for success in sports. We work with athletes in all sports - junior to professional - via video mental coaching from anywhere in the world. Please contact us for more details.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Resources for Athletes, Coach, and Sports Parents</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="f...