Concentration in Sports
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What is the primary goal of practicing concentration in sports?

  • To learn new techniques and strategies
  • To improve physical performance by increasing stamina
  • To build confidence and self-esteem
  • To develop a sense of awareness during competition (correct)

    • How can coaches help athletes develop concentration skills?

  • By providing motivational speeches before competition
  • By developing practice activities that require focused attention (correct)
  • By analyzing opponents' strategies
  • By assigning additional physical training

    • What is the benefit of using focused hitting drills in practice, as used by the U.S. women's field hockey team?

  • It reduces the risk of injury
  • It improves physical strength and endurance
  • It enhances teamwork and communication
  • It develops concentration skills by requiring athletes to hit with awareness (correct)

    • What is the purpose of using different colored balls in tennis drills, as described in the text?

    <p>To develop concentration skills by requiring athletes to respond to different colors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to developing concentration in tennis, according to Timothy Gallwey?

    <p>Listening to the sound of the ball and discovering its distinct sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for athletes to practice sustaining concentration for the full length of time their event takes in competition?

    <p>To simulate the competition environment and develop mental toughness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common obstacle to concentration for athletes, according to the text?

    <p>Dwelling on past mistakes or perceived injustices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Phil Jackson mean by 'the secret is not thinking' in the context of basketball?

    <p>Quieting the endless thoughts to let the body react instinctively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between a cluttered mind and a calm, focused mind, as illustrated in Figure 10.4?

    <p>A cluttered mind is distracted by thoughts, while a calm mind is focused on the task at hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of an athlete's mind being focused on the future?

    <p>Loss of sight of the present</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common theme among the 'what if' questions mentioned in the text?

    <p>Negative outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of quieting the mind, according to Gallwey's statement?

    <p>To reduce thinking and judgment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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