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Aug 17
6m 8s

How to Play Against the Pusher

Dr. Patrick Cohn
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How to Play Against the Pusher | Tennis Psychology Podcast

In this episode, we discuss how to handle playing against a pusher effectively and mess with their tempo and strategy.

In the Tennis Psychology Podcast, mental performance coaches Dr. Patrick Cohn and Jaclyn Ellis discuss unique challenges for tennis players and how to improve your mindset for tennis.

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