A really nerve wrecking part of hockey for some players. Previous failures can at times play on the mind but what should you do if nerves have cost you at that precise moment?
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There are various techniques from other sports people one can pick up that can prevent a meltdown. An example is that Tiger Woods has a habit of slowing down his breathing and stride to control his heart rate.
Nerves are manifestations of a lack of confidence and to overcome this, practice is the solution. The tennis great, Jimmy Connors believed that these critical moments should be viewed as opportunity and not pressure moments. That was his mindset.
Adam Scott the new US Masters Golf champion has these tips for high pressure situations like taking a penalty flick:
1)Never expect to perform perfectly all the time. An intolerance to mistakes will inhibit you.
2)Release tension in the key muscle by tensing it for 10 seconds then releasing.
3)See decisive moments for their potential and not their danger.
4)Identify scenarios that cause doubt in your mind and rehearse them until you are bored. Then rehearse further.
5)Practice composure in life. A calmer you will perform better under competitive heat.
You search for answers.
There are various techniques from other sports people one can pick up that can prevent a meltdown. An example is that Tiger Woods has a habit of slowing down his breathing and stride to control his heart rate.
Nerves are manifestations of a lack of confidence and to overcome this, practice is the solution. The tennis great, Jimmy Connors believed that these critical moments should be viewed as opportunity and not pressure moments. That was his mindset.
Adam Scott the new US Masters Golf champion has these tips for high pressure situations like taking a penalty flick:
1)Never expect to perform perfectly all the time. An intolerance to mistakes will inhibit you.
2)Release tension in the key muscle by tensing it for 10 seconds then releasing.
3)See decisive moments for their potential and not their danger.
4)Identify scenarios that cause doubt in your mind and rehearse them until you are bored. Then rehearse further.
5)Practice composure in life. A calmer you will perform better under competitive heat.
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