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'The Inner Game of Tennis' finds fresh relevance in modern mindset
Original: ‘The Inner Game of Tennis’, a sports psychology bible, finds its modern mindset
W. Timothy Gallwey's 1974 classic 'The Inner Game of Tennis', long considered a foundational text of sports psychology, is enjoying renewed attention as athletes and coaches embrace its ideas about quieting the mind and trusting instinct over overthinking. The book's emphasis on self-awareness and mental calm aligns closely with today's mindfulness-driven approach to performance, prompting fresh discussion of its teachings.
Why now: The sports psychology classic is being rediscovered as its ideas match the current focus on mindset and mental performance in sport.
W. Timothy GallweyThe Inner Game of TennistennisThe New York Times
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