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What is the primary difference between great athletes and other athletes?
What is the primary difference between great athletes and other athletes?
- Their ability to maintain focus throughout a game
- Their ability to quickly regain their concentration after losing it (correct)
- Their ability to react to situations without losing focus
- Their ability to distractions during a game
What is the first step in the 'recognize, relax, and refocus' recovery plan?
What is the first step in the 'recognize, relax, and refocus' recovery plan?
- Use diaphragmic breathing to relax
- Refocus attention on the task at hand
- Use self-talk to relax
- Recognize that they have lost focus and need to regain concentration (correct)
What is the main reason athletes lose concentration?
What is the main reason athletes lose concentration?
- They are reacting to situations rather than controlling how they respond (correct)
- They have a poor refocus plan
- They lack self-talk skills
- They are not motivated enough
What is the purpose of a refocus plan?
What is the purpose of a refocus plan?
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What is the relationship between self-talk and diaphragmic breathing in the 'recognize, relax, and refocus' recovery plan?
What is the relationship between self-talk and diaphragmic breathing in the 'recognize, relax, and refocus' recovery plan?
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Regaining Concentration in Athletes
- All athletes inevitably lose concentration at some point, but great athletes can quickly regain it.
- The ability to refocus separates great athletes from others.
- A key factor in regaining concentration is having a recovery plan, such as "recognize, relax, and refocus".
- The "recognize, relax, and refocus" plan involves:
- Recognizing when focus is lost and needs to be regained.
- Using self-talk and diaphragmic breathing to relax.
- Refocusing attention on the task at hand.
- Concentration is often lost when athletes react to situations rather than controlling their response.
- Refocusing plans can be used to help athletes regain lost concentration.
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