Mind Gym Reading 6

The main factor that affects performance according to Willie Mays is (a)   .

• Physical strength
• Mindset and thinking
• Level of experience
• Quality of equipment

What does self-talk refer to?

• Conversations with coaches
• Internal dialogues in our minds
• Discussion among teammates
• Advice from sports psychologists

Mastering emotions can lead to (a)   , as illustrated by Edgar Martinez.

• Increased physical strength
• Improved technical skills
• Enhanced performance under pressure
• Greater team cohesion

According to the reading, fear is often a result of (a)   .

• Lack of preparation
• Inadequate coaching
• A mental response to perceived dang
• Poor physical conditioning

What strategy did Tiger Woods use to succeed under pressure?

• Focusing on past failures
• Listening to a positive coach
• Ignoring the situation
• Relying on luck

The effect of negative thinking before taking action is (a)   .

• Increases motivation
• Has no effect on performance
• Leads to better preparation
• Creates a scenario for defeat

What should athletes do with fear, according to the text?

• Ignore it completely
• Let it control their actions
• Accept and use it to become energized
• Suppress it with positive thoughts

How does deep breathing affect performance?

• Increases anxiety
• Relaxes muscles and clears the mind
• Leads to overconfidence
• Decreases focus and concentration

What happens when athletes become 'comfortable with being uncomfortable'?

• They avoid challenging situations
• Their performance under pressure improves
• They become less resilient
• They rely more on luck

Focusing externally helps with (a)   , according to the reading.

• Reducing self-consciousness
• Increasing internal dialogue
• Ignoring the competition
• Focusing on personal issues