I've just learned that John McEnroe learned the Alexander Technique. Did it help calm him down?
As Wimbledon 2016 gets under way, perhaps you're feeling inspired to get your own racquet out of the cupboard. Whether you're a regular or an occasional tennis player, you have probably acquired a bunch of habits that are unhelpful on court. For example, do you tense up when a killer smash opportunity comes your way? Do you engage in too much mental chatter if the game starts to go badly? If so, check out 'The Alexander Technique: A Way to Effortless, Natural Tennis'. In this article on his Tennis without Tension website, professional tennis coach and certified Alexander Technique teacher Gary Adelman describes how the Alexander Technique can help tennis players maximise performance and minimise effort and tension in their game. "Play!"
As Wimbledon 2016 gets under way, perhaps you're feeling inspired to get your own racquet out of the cupboard. Whether you're a regular or an occasional tennis player, you have probably acquired a bunch of habits that are unhelpful on court. For example, do you tense up when a killer smash opportunity comes your way? Do you engage in too much mental chatter if the game starts to go badly? If so, check out 'The Alexander Technique: A Way to Effortless, Natural Tennis'. In this article on his Tennis without Tension website, professional tennis coach and certified Alexander Technique teacher Gary Adelman describes how the Alexander Technique can help tennis players maximise performance and minimise effort and tension in their game. "Play!"
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