COACHING CORNER · PREPARATION
Physical and mental preparation for tennis
In tennis, fitness and mindset often make the difference between players of the same technical level. These guides explain how to build confidence, handle pressure, prepare for matches and look after your body without getting injured.
Mindset
Preparation · MindsetMental preparation for tennisNerves, focus, temper, closing out a match: how to train your mind before, during and after a tennis match.
Preparation · MindsetBenefits of mental preparationWhy mental training improves your results, and 6 techniques to practise: visualisation, breathing, goals, relaxation and more.
Preparation · MindsetSelf-confidence in tennisGoals, visualisation, self-talk, learning from defeat: 8 keys to build solid confidence on court.
Preparation · MindsetKnowing yourself to performStrengths, weaknesses, reactions under pressure, motivation: how to know yourself better and turn it into an edge in matches.
Preparation · RelaxationRelaxation in tennisWhy tension holds back your shots, and 5 exercises to loosen your wrist, shoulders and mind on court.Matches and competition
Preparation · Before the matchThe pre-match routineMental conditioning, visualisation, mobility, meal, kit bag and warm-up: the routine to be ready from the very first point.
Preparation · In the matchRoutines during the matchThe 4-step routine between points, how to use changeovers and the rituals that keep you focused until the end.
Mental · Match playHow to beat a lower-ranked opponentHandle the pressure of being the favourite, keep your intensity and play with a clear plan: how to avoid the “already won” trap.
Preparation · ParentsSupporting your child in competitionSupport, expectations, courtside behaviour, communication: how to help your child improve and keep enjoying tennis.
Juniors · First stepsTeaching tennis to kidsAge, equipment, games and the role of parents: best practice so a child loves tennis and keeps improving.Fitness and health
Preparation · FitnessMAS training for tennisWhat maximal aerobic speed is, how to test it (beep test, Cooper) and 4 sample sessions to recover better between points.
Preparation · FitnessTennis coordination exercisesThe 5 types of coordination you use in tennis and 8 simple drills for children and adults, at the club or at home.
Preparation · HealthPreventing tennis injuriesWhy tennis players get injured, the 4 pillars of prevention and the rules for a comeback without relapse.Frequently asked questions
Can you really train your mindset?
Yes: confidence, focus and emotional control can be trained like a stroke, with routines and regular exercises. See our mental preparation guide.
What physical training does tennis need?
A mix of aerobic fitness, speed, coordination and strength work, adapted to age and level, always with good recovery.
How does the Mouratoglou Method link fitness and mindset?
The Mouratoglou Method looks at the player as a whole: a tired player makes poorer decisions, a stressed player moves worse. Physical and mental work are therefore planned together, according to each player’s profile. To start, learn to know yourself as a player and to improve your coordination.
Where can I work on fitness and mindset with specialists?
At the Mouratoglou Academy on the French Riviera (Biot, near Nice), camps combine tennis sessions, physical training and mental work. The Sports Medical Center also supports injury prevention and return to play. As a first step, explore our tennis camps.
MOURATOGLOU ACADEMY · FRENCH RIVIERA
Train with our coaches
Put this advice into practice on the courts of the Mouratoglou Academy, on the French Riviera.
AdultsFull daysAll levelsPerformance Camp AdultA week of intensive tennis, 4 players per coach: technique, match play, physical and mental training.DISCOVER 
Ages 9–172 weeksCoached tournamentsTournament Camp JuniorTwo weeks of training and tournaments, with a coach by your side during matches.DISCOVER 
PreventionCareRecoverySports Medical CenterDoctors, physiotherapists and trainers on campus to prevent injuries and recover well.DISCOVER