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Pre-point ritual; mental reset before each serve or return to maintain concentration.
Definition
A focus routine is a deliberate, consistent pre-point ritual that a player performs before each serve or return to reset mentally and prepare for the next point. Examples: take a deep breath, visualize the point, check racquet grip, bounce the ball a specific number of times. Focus routines create consistency and calm—they signal the body that it's time to execute. Strong routines (30–45 seconds) become automatic and refocus attention after distractions. Players with consistent focus routines typically have fewer mental lapses and higher execution accuracy.
Origin: Sports psychology; foundational mental skill.
Before every serve and return; maintain consistency.
30–45 seconds; long enough to reset, short enough to stay match-ready.
No—consistency matters. Establish a routine in practice and commit to it.