WorksheetsMental Exercises for High-Pressure Situations (Newsela)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is Ashley Hatch's role in professional soccer?
Midfielder
Defender
Goalkeeper
Forward
What is the NWSL Golden Boot award given for?
Most assists in a season
Best goalkeeper in the league
Top regular season scorer
Most clean sheets in a season
How does stress affect the body?
Slows down heart rate
Increases breathing rate
Improves concentration
Enhances physical strength
Which breathing technique does Ashley Hatch use to find calm?
Sigh breath
Rapid breath
Shallow breath
Hyperventilation
What does Ashley Hatch mean when she says, "When my mind's right, I feel like I can push through hard times, and I can play even better"?
She performs better when she is mentally prepared
She performs better when she is physically fit
She performs better when she has more fans cheering for her
She performs better when she is under less pressure
How does the sigh breath technique work?
Inhale deeply and exhale slowly
Inhale quickly and exhale forcefully
Inhale and hold breath for as long as possible
Inhale and exhale in short, rapid bursts
What is the box breathing technique?
Inhale for four seconds, exhale for four seconds
Inhale for four seconds, hold breath for four seconds
Inhale for four seconds, exhale for eight seconds
Inhale for eight seconds, hold breath for four seconds
Why do players need to find calm in high-pressure situations?
To increase their heart rate
To improve their breathing rate
To enhance their focus and concentration
To increase their physical strength
What is the purpose of mental exercises for professional soccer players like Ashley Hatch?
To improve their physical fitness
To reduce stress and anxiety
To increase their speed and agility
To enhance their teamwork skills
How does mental preparation help Ashley Hatch before a penalty kick?
It guarantees a goal every time
It helps her feel more in control
It increases her heart rate
It decreases her breathing rate
