Baseline Intelligence with Jonathan Stokke Gigi Fernandez: Hall of Fame worthy doubles tips
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May 20, 2024 
Tennis legend Gigi Fernandez shares doubles tips: focusing on oneself, formations, returns down the line, adjusting to pace, and dispelling myths. She discusses common mistakes, toughest opponents, and advice for 4.0 players.
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Gigi's Mental Toughness Journey
- Gigi Fernandez shared how she struggled with mental toughness early in her career and almost quit.
- With sports psychology and meditation, she learned to detach from outcomes and control her thoughts, which improved her performance.
Detach from Outcome in Rec Tennis
- In recreational tennis, don't over-invest in winning or put too much pressure on yourself.
- Convince yourself that the outcome doesn't matter to play your best and enjoy the game.
Master Doubles Fundamentals
- Most recreational players don't understand doubles positioning or formations.
- Focus on formation, court coverage, serve, return, and shot selection, and stick to high percentage plays.