In this episode of our Inner Game of Tennis series, we dive into Chapter 7, where Timothy Gallwey breaks down one of the most misunderstood skills in performance: concentration.

Most athletes think concentration is about trying harder to focus—but the truth is, the harder you try, the more distracted you become.

Gallwey explains that real concentration isn’t about force—it’s about awareness, presence, and letting your attention flow naturally.

We discuss:

✅ Why forcing focus leads to overthinking and tension

✅ How to train effortless concentration and stay in the moment

✅ The difference between narrow focus (details) and broad focus (awareness of the whole game)

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