Writing on applied sport psychology for tennis

Why you need to understand working memory

Why you need to understand working memory

Why you need to understand working memoryMalhar Mali
Published on: 21/10/2026

Discover how working memory affects tennis performance and why overthinking, technical instructions, and anxiety can disrupt your focus. Learn how cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness can help you manage distractions, stay present, and per

Tennis mental performanceTennis performance anxietyOverthinking in tennisTennis focus techniques
I have performance anxiety

I have performance anxiety

I have performance anxietyMalhar Mali
Published on: 20/10/2026

Struggling with tennis performance anxiety? Learn how cognitive anxiety affects your focus, confidence, and performance, and discover practical strategies like box breathing, process goals, and the Crystal Ball Method to manage match-day nerves and p

Tennis anxietyMental toughness in tennisOvercoming tennis anxietyCognitive anxiety in sports
The problem with UTR

The problem with UTR

The problem with UTRMalhar Mali
Published on: 08/10/2026

Is UTR hurting your game? Learn how rating obsession affects motivation and performance, and how to build a healthier, mastery-focused mindset.

UTR obsessiontennis sport psychologyTennisUTR tennis rating
Overcome negative thoughts in matches

Overcome negative thoughts in matches

Overcome negative thoughts in matchesMalhar Mali
Published on: 15/07/2026

Learn why negative thoughts happen in tennis matches and how sport psychology uses cognitive techniques to help players challenge distorted thinking and perform under pressure.

Sport psychologyTennis