When Nothing’s Working: How to Stay in the Game
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When Nothing’s Working: How to Stay in the Game
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Other days… nothing lands. You’re in your head, off your rhythm, and three steps behind every ball. What do you do when nothing is working? Here’s the first truth: You don’t need to play your best to win mentally. At Mental Pickleball, I teach my players that tough matches — the ugly, frustrating, off-the-rails ones — are gold mines for mental growth. Here’s your mindset reset for days like that:
- Shrink the Target
Stop trying to fix everything. Pick one simple goal: keep the ball in play, get your feet set, or calm your breath. Anchor to one thing you can control. - Detach from Perfection
It’s okay to play bad pickleball. It’s not okay to beat yourself up while doing it. You’re not auditioning — you’re training. - Reframe the Win
Even if you lose the game, you can still win the moment. You can still win your attitude. You can still choose focus over frustration.
Next time everything feels off, don’t spiral. Simplify. Shrink your focus. Stay in the match. Winning ugly is still winning — especially in the mental game. And here’s the quiet truth:
Sometimes, the most important victories come on the days when your game doesn’t show up — but your grit does.
Quiet Mind, Fierce Game.
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