How To Refocus Inbetween Plays

This blog is in response to a reader who left a comment that we figured that the answer would be of interest to all of you - have a great weekend!



Jason, Thanks for the comment –

The easy answer to your question is this:

1) As soon as the play is over, let out your emotion - good or bad loud or quiet, let it out.
(watch animals after they play hard or chase something and miss, they ALWAYS shake their bodies to let go of that energy/emotion) Now if you want to shake, yell or just let go of a deep breath, do it, but do something physical to help let go of your emotion!

2) Take responsibility for the play - if you came close to making a mistake - say so to yourself and your partner - (God knows how many times i had to say "my bad" to my partners!!!)

3) If you or your partner did anything good during the play - acknowledge that.

4) Decide on a plan for the next play.

5) Look away from the court - at a tree, the ocean, people watching, etc – physically take your focus away from the game, just for a couple of seconds.

6) Get into a relaxed 'ready' position.

7) Focus only on the ball or your assignment and give all you got to just that.

Seven steps to clearing your head…I wish it was that easy!

There’s a ton of emotional variables that you and your partner bring to the table and a lot of different “tricks” – but bottom line it’s a habit that needs to be developed after EVERY play, just like how to pass and how to serve, etc.

I know the consistency of your game will change dramatically as you learn to let go of the play that just happened and allow being your very best for the next play be all you care about.

Let us know how we can more specifically help you out and thanks again for the comment!

All the very best to you!

Dan

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