In developing the Mental Prep Playbook, I have designed a simple tool to help athletes visualize and mentally rehearse specific plays or game-time situations. Here is the overview for the Mental Prep Playsheet.
Take a piece of paper and do the following:
1. Write down the specific play or game-time situation that you want to work on.
2. Write down the primary role and responsibilities of your position for that play.
3. Write down a list of visual and verbal cues that provide an overview of your successful performance for that play.
4. Write down the positive feelings or emotions that you will experience from that successful performance.
5. Before each practice session, sit down and read this playsheet. Then go back and review the visual and verbal cues/prompts. After reading and reviewing this list, close your eyes, and visualize and mentally rehearse this play.
Tone Lanzillo
Mental Skills Coach
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