Strategies Flashcards
What is mental rehearsal?
Picturing yourselfing performing a task or skill without moving.
What are trigger words?
Words or phrases that athletes use to help them focus and motivate themselves.
What is a refocusing plan?
A plan to help an athlete concentrate after a mistake or distraction.
What is thought stopping?
Identifying and dissmissing negative self talk.
What is a relaxation technique?
A technique that relaxes an athlete to help them get to the optimal level of arousal.
What is an energiser technique?
A technique that increases an athlete’s level of arousal to help them get to the optimal level.
What is a performance routine?
A routine established by the athlete in order to maintain focus. This includes physical preparation (warming up, stretching, drills), emotional preparation (self talk, deep breathing), equipment preparation, and rituals (listening to music, bouncing the ball).
