Vincent, this question hits a nerve that most competitors know too well—that sluggish start, those opening games where nothing clicks, and suddenly you're trailing. But here's the truth: no match is won or lost in the first few games. And more importantly, every single ball is a brand-new opportunity. That’s not motivational fluff—it’s neuroscience. When your attention is fused to the present, your body naturally resets. But when your mind is replaying the past—bad start, early mistakes, missed opportunities—you’re dragging your performance down with yesterday’s weight. The trick? Drop the storyline. Pick up the point. You’re never more than one decision away from returning to the now. Refocus by fully feeling the ball again. This next one? It’s the only one that exists.

One of the best ways to break this cycle is to stop looking for a feeling and start making a decision. Decide to re-engage. You’re not broken. You’re just between waves. Think of it like a video game: when your player dies, you respawn. You don’t carry shame or guilt from the last round—you get back in, fresh, focused, full of intent. Tennis works the same way. You’re gifted a brand new ball, every single point. That’s a clean slate. In the CP Blueprint, we train this skill of resetting presence like it’s a muscle. And that muscle gets reps in how you walk to the line, how you breathe between points, how you stay grounded in your feet and synced with the strike. Through Match Play simulations and guided resets, CP athletes learn how to make every moment a brand new start—no matter what happened before.

If this is something you’ve struggled with—slow starts, overthinking, losing momentum early—you’re not the only one. And you don’t have to fix it solo. At CP, we train athletes to not only reset—but rise. Our system is built around your inner game: attention, emotion, expression. And through our CP Portal, you get more than lessons—you get real support. One-on-one coaching, group calls, tournament prep, direct message access, and a team who’s been there and knows how to guide you forward. Your next step? Schedule a quick call with Senior CP Coach Tim Mattek. He’s coached thousands, been a tennis parent himself, and he’ll help you see if this journey into the mental game is the one that unlocks the next level of your performance. We're not here to sell—we're here to support. Let's build your comeback muscle, one ball at a time.

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