Overcoming Distractions in Sports
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Reflection on past mistakes or negative events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of 'endless jabbering of thoughts' in sports, according to Phil Jackson?

    <p>The mind getting in the way of the body's performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The ability to focus on the present and reduce distractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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