I struggled quite a long time with my backhand, which was…
“I struggled quite a long time with my backhand, which was one of my best weapons before my surgery. It took me a long time until I regained full confidence in it again and only tried to keep the ball in play at the start of the '09 season.”
About This Quote
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Regaining confidence after injury requires patience and focusing on fundamentals before expanding play.
In simple terms: Recover confidence by mastering basics first.
Rebuild basics, then expand.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- rehabilitation
- practice drills
- early season matches
- mental rehearsal
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps helped rebuild your confidence?
- How can you trust your skills again?
Fear of failure may linger after injury.