Young athletes must balance what we call the practice mindset and the performance mindset. Athletes who embrace a practice mindset have a desire to improve. They love to train and are most comfortable with their practice routines. Too much of this mindset, they may lose faith in their skills during competition, and lack trust in what they learned.
Young athletes need to embrace what we call a performance mindset to reach their potential. They can then rely on what they have learned in practice. Trust helps them let go of conscious control. Tell them to be more reactive. See the ball and hit it. Parents can improve athletes’ trust by letting their child just play, and remind them that no one can be perfect.
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