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What is one of the main reasons athletes have difficulty concentrating during a competition?
What is one of the main reasons athletes have difficulty concentrating during a competition?
- They are too focused on their opponents' strengths
- They are too confident in their abilities
- They are holding onto past mistakes or negative events (correct)
- They are not physically fit enough
According to Phil Jackson, what is required to excel in basketball?
According to Phil Jackson, what is required to excel in basketball?
- Practicing extensively for every possible scenario
- Having a strong offense and defense
- Acting with a clear mind and being focused on the present (correct)
- Studying the opponents' strategies and weaknesses
What is the main idea behind 'quieting the mind' in sports?
What is the main idea behind 'quieting the mind' in sports?
- To increase mental effort and concentration
- To focus on the opponent's weaknesses
- To reduce mental distractions and let the body perform instinctively (correct)
- To think more strategically during the game
What type of thinking can cause athletes to lose focus on the present?
What type of thinking can cause athletes to lose focus on the present?
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What is the result of 'endless jabbering of thoughts' in sports, according to Phil Jackson?
What is the result of 'endless jabbering of thoughts' in sports, according to Phil Jackson?
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What is the primary difference between a cluttered mind and a calm, focused mind, as illustrated in Figure 10.4?
What is the primary difference between a cluttered mind and a calm, focused mind, as illustrated in Figure 10.4?
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