In The Heat - 10 Things To Do To Beat It!
Posted on Dec 13, 2007 under The Mental Game |Play Your Best Even In The Heat!
1. Always bring water and drink a little more then you think you will need. Avoid sugar which might give you a temporary high and then a crash.
2. Use a towel; often placing cold water on the towel and cooling your forehead and back of neck will help reduce your body temperature.
3. Be sure to eat properly! Not only the day of the match but also the nights before and after.
4. Take your time; cool down and fully recover between points.
5. Wear proper attire; Do not wear dark clothes which attract and hold heat.
6. Listen to your body; if you do not feel; well, pay attention to the signs of heat exhaustion and stop before it is too late.
7. Pack an extra shirt and pair of socks for long three set matches.
8. Use a hat and always wear sunscreen.
9. Never focus your mind on how hot it is, simply try not to think about it.
10. Remember you can use the heat to your advantage: move that opponent with every shot. Reduce unforced errors watch your opponent surrender to the heat!