Ep. 249 - Understanding First Round/Match Anxiety

Tennis IQ Podcast by Tennis IQ Podcast

Apr 9, 202600:40:43Sports & Recreation

The first round of a tournament or the first match of a league/conference championship weekend can lead to more anxious feelings for tennis players. In this episode, Brian and Josh discuss research on first match anxiety...

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