Comments on: The Non-Competitive Approach To Tennis And Life

By: Arturo Hernandez

Arturo Hernandez — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:14:47 +0000

Very interesting. I have been noticing lately that I play much better when I don’t worry and just relax and let go. Even when I run on a treadmill I used to try and push myself harder. Now I let go and I can keep going and will run just as fast and not spend as much energy.

I wonder if that is really the mark of a champion. If you compare the champions to others they clearly had the drive. But even for them, they played their best when they were relaxed. In fact, I really wonder if that is what sets Federer apart. He seems to be able to relax even under very difficult situations. In the 2009 US Open final I most got the sense that he gave up. But In reality he continue to play within himself. There was really nothing he could do to stop Del Potro on that day. There was never any panic. He stayed relax even in defeat.

By: Tomaz

Tomaz — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 07:12:43 +0000

Thanks for the suggestion, Moe!

I’ll check Jim’s website asap…

By: Moe howard

Moe howard — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 21:44:56 +0000

Beyond the Non-Competitive tennis approach lies the
realm of TRANS-COMPETITIVE TENNIS. This is not idle
semantics. I suggest you check our Jim Holman at
righttennis.com. i know you will have a meaningful, and
stimulating exchange.

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