I've played with people that will throw their rackets down and have a little tantrum. I find it a bit offputting to be honest. However, when it's the opponent that does this I feel fantastic, not only have they lost the point but I've unsettled them! Personally, the kind of opponent who puts me off my game is one that shows no emotion regardless of whether he's played a good shot or a bad shot.
I have huge problems with anger Whilst playing I have real trouble keeping my temper under control, I get angry playing badly, knowing I am capable of more, or loosing games against players I should be beating. I also hate playing badly against players I want to impress, like the team captain etc.... this was my mp88 until one sunday....
easy i got a friend whom is just like you... five or six rackets has been broken. In fact it just happened everytime his double played with mine... Hahahhaaaa...
Hi! I once played doubles with friends from work and I was paired with an older guy who was just beginning badminton. Our opponents were about my age and were average players. To make sure they won, they kept sending the shuttle to my partner who eventually got so frustrated because he couldn't return his shots good. He was so furious during the third set (although I can't blame him because he was pressured) that he wacked the floor with his racquet head so hard the head broke and imploded. Hahaha! Later that evening, he said he was going to keep his racquet, frame it and display it on his wall to remind him that he should always maintain his patience! Hahaha. My point is, if you look at your game like you're trying to beat your opponent, there's always the possibility of frustration. However, if you look at the game and think of it like you're competing with yourself trying to outdo your own last game, you won't feel that bad. Composure not only keeps you from losing your temper, it also keeps you focused on the game. It keeps you "on fire", "in the zone", and "in control". So I guess there's not much I can suggest about how to keep your temper but you simply must control it. "A bad temper is the only thing you can't do away with by losing it." P.S. Watch Gao Ling play. Whether she plays with Zhang Jun or Huang Sui, she always smiles whether she wins or loses a rally. People love that about her!
Woooo Saaaaa i use anger to fuel my desire to win, usually you'll see me talking to myself, trying to piss myself more, it makes me play better
Hi Roydy, thanks for reminding me that once again...I remembered when I first played in my club..I had that composure, assuming that i was the best in that club, and everytime i did something wrong or way tired...i always let the racket do the talking and never let it get to my head... But after a few months playing in that club, I noticed that my attitude changed, my consistency improved, but my emotions deterioted...everytime i miss in a rally, instead of smiling at it(which i use to do before), i just hit my hand or head with my racket or hit the floor...I could feel the blood rushing to my head...i felt hot...and then that match came...the environment was totally hot..i was missing alot, my partner cant run down anything...i almost blew my head off... After that match, i decided to train myself, hitting the wall and doing more workouts rather than spending time on the court... Very nice advice...
I have been "told" to post in here as I am a master of mental discipline I am a black belt at taekwon-do and I suppose I have some mastery of my mental state, to a point. As for how I do it, I don't really have a clue. I do know my boundaries though. I know when I am close to losing it. I know when to take a step back and give myself a slap for acting like an idiot. Lets face it, we all have a bit of a snigger at tennis players when they throw their racquet down. I know I do. Also - if you appear to be showing signs of losing it, you opponent is already winning the mental battle. S/he has the edge on you, because you are liable to act irrationally, placing shots all over the court, giving them easy shots because your mind is half a step bhind. You are physically tight, you can't react as quickly when you're all tnese - you muscles are all working against each other. I also play rugby union in the most confrontational position on the pitch, hooker (stop laughing at the back). If I am getting one over on my opposite number, it spurrs me on to playing like a demon. Assuming that demons play front row rugby. However, controlled aggression is where you need to be. Just far enough to have the desire to win, to take that smash, to get across the court and back. But you need to know when to reel it in. I don't normally watch reality TV, but a series on Channel 5 in the UK called The Farm, had Paul Daniels shouting at Vanilla Ice. But he confused Mr Ice by abruptly stopping the shouting and asking him "am I really angry?" then calmly walking off. That is controlled agression.
