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Between-Point Spiral

Those 20-25 seconds between points where your mind races through everything that went wrong, replaying the missed forehand while the next point is already starting. The time that should be for recovery becomes a breeding ground for self-destruction.

How The Purist Can Break the Between-Point Spiral in Tennis

Posted on February 3, 2026 ~ min read
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For: The Purist athletes in Tennis
Focus: Session Notes - Between-Point Spiral
Read Time: ~9 min
Session Notes February 3, 2026
Profile: The Purist
Sport: Tennis
Challenge: Between-Point Spiral

In this article, you'll learn the exact protocol to overcome the between-point spiral that sabotages your tennis matches. Those 20-25 seconds after a point ends? Most coaching advice tells you to use them for tactical analysis. Review what happened. Plan the next point. Stay mentally engaged.

For intrinsically motivated, self-referenced athletes, this advice backfires catastrophically. Your analytical mind doesn't need encouragement to process information. It's already running at full speed. The problem isn't insufficient analysis. The problem is analysis that won't stop.

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Vladimir Novkov

M.A. Social Psychology | ISSA Elite Trainer | Expert in Sport Psychology for Athlete Development

My mission is to bridge the gap between mind and body, helping athletes and performers achieve a state of synergy where peak performance becomes a natural outcome of who they are.

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