The Inner Game of Tennis - Chapter 4 Part 2

True or false: Building a new relationship between Self 1 and Self 2 involves new ways of communicating.

(P.40-41)

• true

• false

What is the attitude that involves looking up to Self 2, based on respect and recognition of natural intelligence?

(p.41)

• Criticism

• Humility

• Control

• Mistrust

According to the text, what is the native language of Self 2?

(page 41)

• Words

• Numbers

• Imagery

• Latin

According to the author, the three methods of communicating with Self 2 all involve what?

(P.41)

• Sending verbal messages to Self 2

• Sending goal-oriented messages to Self 2 using images

• Sending written messages to Self 2

• Ignoring both Self 1 and Self 2

True or false:

According to the author, players should focus less on how they hit the ball and more on where the ball is going.

(P.41)

• true

• false

On page 42, the author tells Sally, “Don’t try to hit the ball. Just ask Self 2 to do it and ___ ___ _____.”

(a)  

What did Sally do to achieve the desired results in her forehand?

(p.42)

• She practiced for several hours daily.

• She gave Self 2 a clear visual image of the results she desired.

• She changed her grip on the racket.

• She watched professional tennis matches.

What is a useful method for communicating with Self 2 during a match?

(p.43)

• Giving detailed instructions

• Holding a clear image of desired outcomes

• Focusing on past mistakes

• Ignoring the match entirely

What is the first step in asking for form according to the text?

(p.43)

• Practicing without a racket

• Giving Self 2 a clear image of the task

• Ignoring the follow-through

• Changing habits immediately

What is the purpose of the two experiments suggested by the author on page 44?

• To improve physical strength

• To experience the difference between letting it happen and making it happen

• To learn new tennis techniques

• To increase the speed of the game