MindStrong
#141 - 3 Ways to Stop Choking Under Pressure
Oct 13, 2022
Learn how athletes can stop choking under pressure by exploring theories like reinvestment theory and attentional control. Discover effective strategies such as maintaining focus and practicing meditation. Also, find out how feeling prepared and having a training plan can reduce pressure and increase confidence.
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- Reinvestment theory explains how individuals revert back to a basic stage of learning under pressure, resulting in conscious and clunky movements, but can be overcome with holistic process goals.
- Attentional control is crucial in maintaining focus on task-relevant factors under pressure, and can be improved through meditation practices to quickly refocus and build attentional skills.
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Reinvestment Theory: Moving back to an earlier stage of learning under pressure
Under pressure, individuals may experience reinvestment theory, where they revert back to an earlier stage of learning. This phenomenon can be observed in various fields, such as driving a car. Initially, when learning to drive, one is conscious of every movement made. However, with years of experience, driving becomes automatic and effortless. When faced with pressure, individuals may become conscious and clunky in their movements, unable to perform fluidly. Overcoming reinvestment theory can be achieved through the use of holistic process goals, where technical cues are distilled into one word, reminding individuals of the necessary movements without overwhelming conscious thought.
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