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Tennis · 20s reset
Doubles Partner Reset
Protect the team’s energy and reconnect.
The routine
- 1Turn away briefly — don’t react in the moment.
- 2One breath; remember they want to win too.
- 3Use neutral, forward-looking language ("next ball," "the middle solves most problems").
- 4Tap paddles or rackets, or say a quick "let’s go."
- 5Reconnect on a simple shared plan.
Cues
Self-talk cue
“Next ball, we’re a team.”
Breath pattern
One slow breath facing away.
Physical anchor
A paddle/racket tap to reconnect.
Reflection
Did my body language lift my partner or sink them?
When & how to use it
When: When frustration with a partner is rising in doubles.
Practice it: Agree on one shared cue with your partner before matches.
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