Stroking Tough is successfully meeting the mental challenge of performing well, regardless of the level of competition or the amount of pressure. The difference between a skilled player and a tough player is that the tough player applies the appropriate mental toughness skills consistently! This is a privilege available to anyone. After finishing this book you will know enough to be as tough a player as your physical ability allows. If you seriously and consistently apply the lessons described, you will incorporate the behaviors into your performance system that make sense to you, that fit your personality, and allow you to reach your goals.