Course 2 Chapter 2 Quiz

What might happen when you remember to be grateful for the opportunity to compete regardless of the result on a give day? Click all that apply.

• You will feel less emotional when you make a mistake

• You will feel looser

• You will run faster

• It will guarantee that you win

When you feel grateful what other emotions begin to disappear?

• Fear of losing

• Frustration

• Anger

• Happiness

What could help you access a feeling of gratitude?

• Think about what your friends will say if you win or lose

• Remember a time when you beat a pusher

• Controlling your thoughts

• Remember how lucky you are to play the game and work toward mastery

What can you say to yourself to access gratitude

• I have a higher UTR so I should win

• I cannot lose to this player

• I can't wait to play loose and aggressive today

• No matter what I will have fun playing today

What else can you do to increase to create and maintain a mindset of gratitude Click all that apply.

• Smile to yourself after mistakes

• Remind yourself to enjoy the match regardless of the outcome.

• Accept what is happening rather than what you wish were different.

• Embrace uncertainty.

• Be hard on yourself.

What does smiling do to your brain?

• Increase serotonin (the happy chemical) in your brain.

• Nothing in particular.

• Keeps you from being focused.

• Distracts you from being present.

When a player misses a few shots in a row, what is a common mistake players will do mentally?

• Observe, not judge what the problem is.

• Over think.

• Don't let it impact the next point.

• Get angry and worry about losing

What type of motivation can actually take you away from your overall enjoyment and improvement in tennis?

• Extrinsic

• Intrinsic

What is a strategy for you to play well and enjoy your matches?

• Focus on the past or future.

• Be critical of your performance.

• Focus on your mistakes.

• Use your strengths

Having fun is out of my control because it’s related only to winning.

• TRUE

• FALSE