1.) We All Have Naturally Wandering Minds
It is hard for even the best players to continually commit actions to helpful process point after point because we all have a mind that is easily distracted…
And it looked today like both players were suffering frequent concentration lapses as the match ebbed and flowed one way then the other…
To help players improve skill in being able to aim and maintain attention on helpful processes throughout matches is simple to understand, but as we saw in today’s match, hard to do…
We simply get players to practice paying attention to present moment targets such as sounds, or physical sensations while stretching for as long as possible, while also encouraging them to recognize when they notice their attention has wandered, and return to the chosen target…
This improves attentional skill like fitness training strengthens muscles…
2.) Players Sometimes Get Caught Up in Nerves When Trying To Finish...