Published on Friday, 2 December 2022 at 2:57:00 AM
Find a routine before practice/games. Something that calms you down or prepares you to perform at your best with a clear mind.
Personally, as a professional athlete, meditating for 10 minutes before each game and listing all the things I am grateful for helps calm me down and understand it is JUST A GAME. Those two things help me perform at my absolute best every game.
Having a bad game does not define you as a player or a person. Do not be too hard on yourself. I have had PLENTY of bad games but always bounce back because I am confident in my abilities. Bad games are part of the sport. Stay confident and bounce back.
Do not let a bad quarter impact the rest of the game. Just because you start out the game poorly does not mean you have to end the game that way.
Focus on each possession. Do not get flustered or angry about a previous possession. Be ready for the next play and make up for a mistake.
Take every game/practice as a learning experience no matter the outcome.
Do not overthink a possession or the game in whole. Trust your work and your instincts!
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