Turn Your Frustration into Fuel for Victory — Mental Tips for Padel
Padel may be frustrating at times, especially when you’ve worked so hard to build up a point just to miss it. Don’t worry it happens to the most of us. Here’s what you need to do during these times:
Showing your emotion in any game has a few drawbacks: it is a waste of energy, it may harm your partner, and it can give your opponents an advantage.
Conceal don’t feel, don’t let them know!
When your opponents get agitated on the court, it is one of the best signs that you’re doing well since you know they are psychologically frazzled and will likely make more errors.
Even if you are very irritated, fake it till you make it. What this quick video to learn what makes top players thrive or dive under pressure:
Padel may be frustrating at times, especially when you’ve worked so hard to build up a point just to miss it. Don’t worry, it happens to most of us. Here’s what you need to do during these times:
Conceal don’t feel, don’t let them know!
Showing your emotion in any game has a few drawbacks: it is a waste of energy, may harm your partner, and can give your opponents an advantage.
When your opponents get agitated on the court, it is one of the best signs that you’re doing well since you know they are psychologically frazzled and will likely make more errors.
Even if you are very irritated, fake it till you make it!
I’m going to offer you some pointers on what you should do prior. Take note of what happens before the breakdown, before the frustration, before the explosion?
Learn the triggers and practice control
Don’t be afraid of failure. These moments give room for progress. Learn from it.
It may sound like the oldest trick in the book. Sometimes we shrug at people telling us, “Oh, another chance to fail, that’s fantastic.”
But it’s true. That is how grit is developed.
You hit a wall, and that is how you build mental toughness. You are more than you’re a failure. You fall apart, then pick yourself up and get back up. The champions are the ones who get back up more often than the losers.
Take a moment to cool your head if you’re failing and irritated. You’re heading in the correct direction. It’s all part of the process of becoming a champion.
One good tip is to practice a bounce-back routine
This method is from a pro golfer who was known for his short temper. This guy would throw his clubs every time he missed a shot. He was an incredible golfer who couldn’t keep his cool when angry. He’d lose the match if he had a strong start because his temper gets the best of him.
He realized he needed to blow off some steam before resetting and returning to work. “I’ve got ten steps to be angry,” he added. He’d stomp angrily from the hole back to his bag as if to say, “Oh, I missed that.” “I can’t believe I made that mistake,” he’d remark. He gave himself permission to be furious for the following 10 steps. Then he’d put his club over his bag. As he released go physically, he let go emotionally. There was his reset, and it was a whole other hole.
He developed a habit of doing it. If you have any equipment that might be utilized for that purpose, I generally recommend preparing it ahead of time.
Imagine yourself walking to the bench after you’ve just finished the most excruciating rally of your life. Take that cup of water and feel your frustration till the very last drop of water. By the time the cup is empty, release your anger and reset. Start fresh and go back to the basics.
