The Real Reason You Lose Close Games (It’s Not What You Think)
- Tom Kiat
- Sep 11
- 1 min read
Most players refuse to admit this: losing a tight game isn’t about skill, stamina, or even bad luck.
It’s about mindset and your inability to control it.
You freeze.
You overthink.
You panic when the score hits 9-9.
You’re not losing to their shots; you’re losing to your own brain.
That, my friend, is way more brutal than any hard smash.
The IQ Advantage
Own the point before it starts.
Decide how you’re going to play it, instead of reacting.
Predict, position, attack.
Simplify under pressure.
Forget flashy shots, high-percentage dinks and solid resets win tight points.
Control your breathing.
Slow down your exhale, slow down your mind.
The calmer you are, the smarter you play.
Anticipate, don’t guess.
Watch their body, not the ball. Feet don’t lie.
Close games aren’t lost, they’re surrendered to mental chaos.
Master your head, master the score.
Skill can win points, but discipline wins matches.
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