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The First Cut: Applying The Way of the Sword to Life and Tennis | uber.la

At the completion of a doubles match, hearing “We just couldn’t get a handle on your serve tonight,” is truly the highest complement one can receive in tennis. In addition to the WIN, that is. Continue reading

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David Ellison: The game of self-control – Inside Bay Area

Al Roderigues handed me the book: “The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance,” by Timothy Gallwey. “I don't play tennis, Al,” I responded, confused. “It's not about tennis,” he explained. “It's about … Continue reading

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The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance « karycumby

I found the book in the library and was surprised at how thin it was. Then I noticed there were no pictures. I thought “What kind of tennis book has no pictures? ” Continue reading

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Tennis Server – Turbo Tennis – Confidence and “Slumps”

In his seminal book, The Inner Game of Tennis, Tim Gallwey presents an almost “zen-like” approach to playing this great game of ours. Continue reading

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Henin Makes Australian Open Final on Own Terms

Tim Gallwey, who wrote “The Inner Game of Tennis,” said athletes such as Henin and Clijsters who devote their lives to sports starting as youngsters often have to get away from the game to regain control of their lives. Continue reading

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Various Provocations: Performance, Amateurism and Professionalism

His emphasis on fun comes mainly from his DNA but also from his reading, specifically W. Timothy Gallwey’s The Inner Game of Tennis, a 122-page book with a cult-like following. Continue reading

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Controlling when you’re “in the zone” – Talk Tennis

Getting in the zone either happens by chance, on any given day and there aren’t really any events that trigger it. It just happens. Sometimes you do everything right to prepare and have the worst day on court. Other days … Continue reading

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Leadership Lessons from the Game of Tennis

In an article entitled “7 Worst Career Mistakes You Can Make”, Jeffrey A. Krames, author “The Unforced Error: Why Some Managers Get Promoted while others Get Eliminated” quotes Tim Gallwey and on of the principles of The Inner Game. Here … Continue reading

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Zen, tennis and ‘Time’: Renaissance man Jackson a bright spot amid Seahawks’ poor start

GREGG BELL from the Associated Press explains the influence of “the Inner Gmae of tennis” on the career and playing style of Seattle Seahawks defensive end, Lawrence Jackson. RENTON, WASH. — Thick playbooks aren’t the only literature Lawrence Jackson dives … Continue reading

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The Inner Game of Tennis – It’s Not About the Racquet

There are three main strategies that are of particular relevance to the Inner Game of Tennis. Basically, they can be absorbed by the declaration, it is not about the Racket. Continue reading

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