Keep Shooting Shooting Slumps
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Sep 16, 2022 This episode dives deep into the mind of athletes facing shooting slumps. It highlights how psychological factors can impact performance, even for the best players. The conversation emphasizes the importance of mental health practices like meditation and visualization in turning around tough situations. Listeners get insights into how maintaining a positive mindset can make all the difference in overcoming challenges on the court.
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Early Approach to Slumps
- Mike Dunn shares his early old-school approach to shooting slumps by asking players what changed physically.
- Players often replied they hadn't changed anything, illustrating it's not just a physical issue.
Mind Over Muscle in Shooting
- Shooting slumps are largely influenced by the mind, not just the physical aspect.
- Confidence and mental state dramatically affect shooting performance.
Power of Negative Expectation
- Negative thoughts about inevitable failure can cause that failure to manifest.
- Constantly expecting your shooting to collapse sets up that outcome.