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Archive for May 2012

Tapping Into the Zone

Mental preparation another component of mental training that helps athletes tap into the zone. Sport psychology professionals can help athletes mental prepare through mental rehearsal, imagery, and pre-game routines. For example, a baseball player, the night before a game, might mentally rehearse the pitcher’s stuff (what pitches to anticipate and the pitcher’s release of the pitches) and how he will be successful at the plate. Another intervention is developing efficient game-specific strategies and game plans to help athletes mentally prepare for competition. This is an area beyond developing basic mental skills training in which mental coaches help athletes apply […]

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Sports Mental Training

In order for athletes to get the most out of their performance, it is critical for them to understand the value of develop a strong mental game to complement their physical abilities. Sport psychology professionals need to educate the sports community on the value of mental training by highlight the mental factors the limit and enhance athletic performance.  These factors differ from player to player, but sport specific assessments can help professionals identify individual challenges. The overall aim of mental training is to help athletes enter the zone by developing foundational mental skills that can help athletes enter the […]

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The Psychology of Gambling

This article is intended for readers age 21 and up. The game of poker is considered one of the best examples of a psychological game. Elite players in the game understand the impact of psychology on the game and on their opponents. The biggest element in gambling psychology that poker players use to their advantage is manipulating or taking advantage of their opponent’s fear. Today we will talk about how athletes can use their opponent’s fear to their own advantage. To understand the concept of fear as related to gambling, we have to look at what poker players are […]

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