2. Stubbornness – Being stubborn means your aren’t coachable. Being uncoachable probably will make you unsuccessful. However, being open-minded might expose a new skill or technique that you would’ve otherwise ignored.
3. Pride – It’s ok to be confident in yourself, but being overconfident might lead you be obnoxious or prideful. Being prideful will lead to silly mistakes and potential embarrassment.
4. Self-Doubt – It’s very easy to be overly critical toward yourself, especially after experiencing a loss or setback. To avoid this, just focus on the positive things about yourself.
5. Cautiousness – If you’re too hesitant, you miss out on key opportunities and allow for the opponents to score. Be a little risky instead.
6. Perfectionism – Be cautious when setting goals because you don’t want to force high expectations on yourself. It’s ok to make mistakes and to continually work on being a better tennis player. Plus, once you’re a “perfect” athlete, it’ll become boring!
7. Overseriousness – You should play tennis because you like it and you enjoy it. Being over-serious decreases the enjoyment of the sport and adds extra stress on yourself. At times like this, try to remember why you started playing tennis in the first place.