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...