Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Shooting Slump
Below are 4 mental game strategies to help you turn it around when you get off to a slow start and need to find momentum in a basketball game:
1. Great shooters keep shooting. You can't turn your game around unless you keep shooting. You must have faith that your skills are not "lost."
2. Look for momentum-changing breaks in the game. When you're not playing your best and you've lost momentum, it's easy to look for bad breaks or bad luck. I want you to look for good breaks!
3. Avoid the "I-just-don't-have-it-today-syndrome." Instead, keep telling yourself "I'm going to turn my game around right now" - on every point or play.
4. Continue to trust your skills or shot. I know many athletes who miss early in a game and they tighten up and over-control their shots. Avoid over-coaching yourself after making a mistake, which can make matters worse. See the shot you want and allow your (well-trained) body to react to the target. Don't let your conscious self interfere with your unconscious self!
Basketball season is starting... Good Luck This Winter! Kick Some Butt...No Regrets!!!
1. Great shooters keep shooting. You can't turn your game around unless you keep shooting. You must have faith that your skills are not "lost."
2. Look for momentum-changing breaks in the game. When you're not playing your best and you've lost momentum, it's easy to look for bad breaks or bad luck. I want you to look for good breaks!
3. Avoid the "I-just-don't-have-it-today-syndrome." Instead, keep telling yourself "I'm going to turn my game around right now" - on every point or play.
4. Continue to trust your skills or shot. I know many athletes who miss early in a game and they tighten up and over-control their shots. Avoid over-coaching yourself after making a mistake, which can make matters worse. See the shot you want and allow your (well-trained) body to react to the target. Don't let your conscious self interfere with your unconscious self!
Basketball season is starting... Good Luck This Winter! Kick Some Butt...No Regrets!!!
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