Focusing Within: A Mental Technique to Performing Pressure Free
One of the worst mental mistakes I see athletes make is focusing too much on the opposition. Often times, these athletes are reminded by their coaches and parents to be careful and to be ready for whoever they are up against. The problem with this mental preparation tactic is that focusing outside of oneself makes it highly difficult for the athlete to perform automatically. In sports, athletes need to rely mostly on their subconscious thoughts and clear the mind of any conscious thinking.