Train your mind to train your body

  Purposeful practice is the building block of improved performance. But it is crucial to approach your practice with the right mind set. Having a fruitful practice session can be very satisfying and fulfilling. There are few key elements to practice which an athlete must know about, before he starts his session. Be clear about the intention of the session Before a session, the athlete must decide his key focus area in that session. You must be clear about the intention and what you want to improve upon in that session. You can list down a particular area or a couple of areas to work on. A mental imagery would also be helpful while planning out the session. If you train with a partner, make sure you have decided before hand on the theme of the session. The focus area could be mostly technical, but observing the mental side could also be one of the intentions in the session. Being observant and open to feedback is the key. Using a tripod and smart phone to record your practice mak...

As the government relaxes the lock down, it seems we will finally get to play our favourite sport again. After a gap of nearly five months, how will our mind and body take to our sport again? What will be the challenges? Let us find out. Most of us have never been away from our sport for such a long period. What should we expect and what not to expect when we start?  How should we approach our practice? There are few important factors to be considered before stepping into the field again. The Fear Factor Your sporting field is where you express yourself freely. Last few months have been scary. We all have lived in fear. Many are still unsure if going to play would be a safe choice. With fear in your mind,  practice will not have quality . If you have very rarely stepped out of the house in the last few months, you should take time to start off. Being mentally comfortable, accepting the current situation is very important before starting to play. Anxiety can lead to negati...