On focus: “My energy was down, and I lost my focus.” Lost the match.

On tactics: “I was in control of the points, but she keeps getting everything back.” Lost the match.

On confidence: “I lost my forehand. It just wasn’t there for me.” Lost the match.

On competing: “It’s pointless playing against these pushers. All they do is hit moonballs.” Lost the match.

On pressure: “What’s the matter with him?  He is pushing.  Why doesn’t he hit the ball? Frozen.  Lost the match.

Those are the lines that I often hear from players and parents.
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