How Do You Be Mentally Prepared Before A Game?
Mental preparation is one of the most important parts of an individual’s sports performance. Some players have all the skills in the world, but if they are not mentally prepared they would not be able to implement their skills. One of the best ways to be mentally prepared is to practice visualization. • Start early. Preparing for a game starts the night before. • Visualize the game and then replay it over in your head. Visualize yourself hitting that homerun, or pitching that no-hitter. Imagine yourself spiking that volleyball or doing the perfect flip turn. See yourself dribbling the ball and swishing a three-pointer, getting first in the race, scoring that touchdown, or making the huge hit. • Keep your mind at ease, and try not to let anyone upset you. • Keep calm and focused at all times. • Talk to encouraging, positive people, not people that have negative attitudes. • Try not to focus on the game too much because you make mistakes and you tend to get upset and your level of play d
