Playing Better Tennis Under Pressure

Sharing the findings of sports psychologists and experts at the USTA's Player Development Center, this video should help tennis players recognize common pressure points and develop ways to handle stress. Viewers gain insight into the causes of stress in tennis, discover how pressure affects their physical and mental ability to play, and learn to implement six key strategies for dealing with pressure. Footage from the US Open shows Pete Sampras, Michael Chang, Lindsey Davenport, Monica Seles, and other professionals working in pressure situations. Tennis coaches and players at every level should find this video useful in learning how to handle pressure.