Course 2 Chapter 7 Quiz

What does playing with intention mean?

• Having as many options as possible before each point.

• Committing to your performance goals even when you feel tight

• Making decisions on where to hit the ball right before taking a swing.

• Throw as many strategies at your opponent as possible to throw them off.

When you "double-down" during a pressure situation, what does that mean?

• You play twice as fast as you normally would.

• You go for two second serves so you don't double fault.

• You are hitting your shots twice as hard.

• You commit to your shots and swing a bit more decisively than you normally might

What are examples of performance goals?  Click all that apply

• Poaching.

• Deep breaths between points.

• Use the forehand more.

• Attacking the net.

• Winning the next point.

How can you have a better mindset to play on your terms?

• Give permission to miss as long as you’re swinging the way you want.

• Focus on not missing.

• Play it safe by hitting more in the middle of the court.

• Swing as hard as you can.

When you focus on your intensity, what happens to your self doubt?

• It gets worse

• It fades away.

When is it important to be decisive?

• When you are on the changeover

• Right before striking the ball.

• When you find yourself doubting your strategy

• It never is a good time.

What's better to focus on when you are not playing well?

• The dials and adjusting your physical and mental "state"

• Taking time to review your technique.

What’s a good way to increase your net play?

• Visualize yourself attacking the net in your mind

• Push and frustrate your opponent

• Take really big steps forward

• Set this as an intention before the match