This is a classic and says it all – “Clear The Mechanism” might not be catchy, but when you can do this, YOU are in TOTAL control, unstoppable, in the zone, the flow… At your ultimate very best. Learn to clear YOUR mechanism and watch what happens to your performance.
I recently competed at the 2009 World Masters Championships and ‘ALMOST’ had this mastered, but not quite – I know it’s one of my Next Best Steps to (excuse the pun) focus on. With bad refereeing (not biased, but just plain bad) this ability is paramount.
A friend who is a champion plays every point without distraction – like a ‘robot’ – totally in control. THAT is SELF MASTERY. That is the Mindset Of A Champion. This video is what I use to get into the ‘ZONE’.
Marc,
I showed this to my son Tristan’s sprint coach before the 2010 Aussie SLSC championships at Kurrawa Beach Qld
http://www.aussiechamps.com.au
He loved it, and referred to “Clearing the Mechanism” several times with his team of beach sprinters and beach relay teams.
I’m not sure if the 15, 17 and 19 year old athletes completely understood the process.
Their raw talent got them 1 Gold, 2 Silver and 1 Bronze medal against the best on offer running on the sand.
If we can teach them to focus on some of the finer details of their preparation, well, who knows what next season may bring.
Roll on surf season 2010/2011.
David Conroy
http://www.TheLoneDrainerAndPronto.com.au
http://www.VaporooterAustralia.com.au
very good insight, I really enjoyed reading this, keep it up!
I couldn’t agree more, thanks for writing.
The art of switching on and off is a great tool to have in one’s toolkit – a skill to practice and continually refine.
Thanks.
Christine