Mindset Shift to Play Better in Games
Quick Summary:
- Shifting your focus from yourself to helping the team win reduces anxiety, fear, and self-doubt.
- Self-consciousness and overthinking often fuel performance issues like the yips and fear of mistakes.
- A high school catcher overcame the yips by unintentionally focusing fully on supporting his struggling pitcher.
- A college basketball player improved her performance by ignoring field goal percentage and prioritizing team impact.
- Focusing on teammates and team success helps you play more freely, naturally, and without overthinking.