What causes tennis players to not take their full game that they’re capable of to a match situation and what can you do about it. Arry wrote in and said: "I am a competitive junior tennis player. Recently, I’ve been having a lot of trouble bringing what I practice to tournaments. I’m playing a lot of tennis and my improvement shows in practice matches. Do you have any strategies that will help me perform more freely in tournaments?" First you need to identify what’s changing for you from practice to tournaments. Often, it is about fear of failure. If you aren’t playing freely, you are playing tight and controlled. How can you overcome fear of failure to play more freely? Other Resources for Tennis Players and Coaches Download a free tennis psychology report to improve your tennis mindset between points. Improve your mental toughness with Tennis Confidence Audio Program. Get expert mental coaching for tennis. Read articles at sports psychology for tennis. *Subscribe to The Tennis Psychology Podcast at iTunes!