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physical game. You can see that evidence everywhere: endless physical trainings
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Perhaps, to add further proof, we can
add in the basketball athletes' way of delivering the game itself. They thrust
and drive and pivot and shoot-it's all a perspiration-inducing game.
But
beyond all the physicality of the game, it would be wise to believe that mental
preparation is also a necessity in this type of sport. Mental training isn't
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training or any psychological preparation into each of your game. It's
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0nce you are committed to do whatever it takes to gain the edge on your
game, here are the most common techniques that mind experts (that's
psychologists to you) advise you to do:
1. Relaxation of the mind-this
includes exercises that are similar to yoga exercises where you relax your mind
inspite of the distractions. The mind relaxation technique is voluntary and you
should be able to calm your mind even if the dog outside is barking or when your
roommate has just blasted on the TV. Concentration is the keyword in achieving
this technique. This means you should be able to control what you feel even if
you have just gone through a stressful day at the office.
2. The Will to
change Unpleasant Attitudes-this is a must. To be able to incorporate new ways
into your game, you should be willing to give up your old ways. If there are
many attitudes that get in the way of gaining a better game, then you must get
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type that puts off routines and other necessary trainings until you tend to cram
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