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I struggle with taking rest days. When I do not play, I feel guilty or lazy. Part of me thinks more court time always equals progress. But I also notice fatigue building up. Small aches appear, motivation drops, and focus fades.
Do you actively plan rest days?

My soul is red. My shoes are dusty. My spirit is unbreakable.
Rest is training, not a break from it and your body improves during recovery, not during hitting. Then skipping rest eventually slows progress instead of helping it.
I learned this the hard way. Ignoring rest led to injury and burnout. Now I plan rest days like match days, no guilt attached.