Black Crown Padel et Eli Amatriain are back to give us the keys to progress mentally, with three tips for face rivals with full confidence.

Psychology student, Eli Amatriain had already explained to us the sandwich technique in psychology and bad days management. Today we are going to see how to face a rival pair that returns all their punches.

Be aware of low times

“It is important to understand that there is different trends in matches. The rival pair will not play 100% the whole match, they are bound to have weaker moments, ” explain to us Eli.

Contrary to what one might think, on a psychological level, a match is won during weak times. Indeed, a highlight is very easy to manage, because it represents success and allows us to enter a virtuous circle. Low times, on the other hand, can get us out of our game and multiply errors because of this loss of confidence. Knowing how to manage these moments is therefore fundamental.

Eli Amatriain hits ball in the back

Maintain a combative attitude

To reverse the trend, we must focus on what is within our purview, our own attitude.

“We must not lower our heads. You have to keep the right attitude by constantly motivating yourself and sending each other positive messages to face the challenge, ” continues the Spanish player.

 

Break the beat

If a weak beat increases and lasts, then you must try to change the pace of the match to get out of this game pattern.

“You have to break the rhythm tactically by slowing down the game. That way the circumstances of the game could be changed.”

Increase concentration

Eli's last tip is to increase his ability to concentrate to strengthen the psychological aspect of our game:

“We have to increase our concentration one step further. You have to focus more on what you want to do to change the situation. From that moment, we will be able to start earning a point, then a game, which will allow us to change this trend. "

 

You can find the full video below:

From his names, we can guess his Spanish and Italian origins. Lorenzo is a multilingual passionate about sports: journalism by vocation and events by worship are his two legs. He is the international gentleman of Padel Magazine. You will often see it on the various international competitions, but also on the major French events. @eyeofpadel on Instagram to see his best photos of padel !