Mental Attitude

In this months feature article we have a look at the Mental Attitude of athletes and what impact it has on their performance.

This feature was supplied by Dr Laurie Prosser and was written by Victor Krunrlick

“Athletic records continue to soar, and one hears outstanding professional athletes of the past claim that they could not make the grade today.”

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The quality of mind is called PRIDE

Personal pride .

All great athletes have been driven by pride, but there is a difference between ego and pride. Ego can dri ve a man to shine; to star at times. Ego drive can lift you to flashes of brilliance, particularly if everything is going well -but ego-strength compared to the strength of pride is a bubble which can pop quite easily.

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Team Rules (Basic)

These are a few basic team rules (ideas) to incorporate with your game plan.

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Formulating Game Plan (Part 3)

Looking at positions, skills and objectives which become a large factor in making decisions to formulate your game plan.

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Formulating Game Plan (Part 2)

From “Red Time” (a favourite of Tommy Hafey) Bench Tactics, calls, responsibility and difficult conditions need to be included in your plan. Players need to understand these parts of the game so they become predictable to one another.

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Formulating a Game Plan (Part 1)

Formulating a Game Plan.

Ideas for creating your game plan.

Firstly Create your Team Rules. (Previous article) Stick to them rigidly, particularly on the training track. Read more

Foundation Drill Set plays. Shortball Drill

Design your play and look at the end result you wish to achieve.

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Short Ball Constant Pressure

Continuous pressure applied to the receiving player. Read more

Season Strategy Forward Tactician

FORWARD TACTICIAN (By former Super Spy 007 Darren McMenaman) Melbourne,Richmond,Brisbane

The position of Forward Tactician is most valuable for the coach, match committee members and the players. The role includes observing a targeted opposition team prior to playing them, with the view of highlighting their game plan and the strengths and weaknesses of individual players.

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INDIAN TRIBE SHOWS REMARKABLE STAMINA

Supplied by Dr Laurie Prosser

The Tarahlra Indians of Mexico have long fascinated heart specialists and psychiatrists by their remarkable physical and mental achievements .

Conditioned from childhood, male and females of the tribe can run continuously for more than 100 miles at a speed of six or seven miles an hour.

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