One of the most common excuses after a bad match?
👉 “I didn’t warm up properly.”
🗣️ “No courts were free…”
🗣️ “I couldn’t find anyone to hit with…”
🗣️ “They made me go on court straight away…”
❌ All valid, maybe. But here’s what really matters:
Your ability to adapt.
Look at world no.1 Jannik Sinner warming up in a narrow hallway with a med ball.
No court. No racquet. But…
✅ Maximum intensity
✅ Preparatory movements
✅ Mental & physical activation
💡 We don’t know the full context…
But one thing is clear: Sinner was preparing, not complaining.
🔑 It’s not about where or with whom you warm up.
It’s about your intent and intensity.
Even without a court:
🔥 Use reaction games to activate reflexes
🔥 Warm up shoulders & legs with bands, med balls, shadow swings
🔥 Mentally visualize the opening games
“Control what you can control.”
– A top player mindset
👊 Your warm-up starts in your mind.
You don’t need perfect conditions.
You need grit, creativity, and intention.
Because your real warm-up?
👉 Is your attitude.
by Federico Coppini
https://coppinitennisacademy.com/
