Field hockey mindset red flags:
- Being too cautious or hesitant.
- Being better in practice than in a game or tournament.
- defending or attacking just to “not mess up” instead of being aggressive.
- Poor body language.
- Undermining your own potential.
- Low confidence.
- Very nervous before games, getting set, or pre whistle.
- Easily distracted during games.
- Struggles to bounce back after errors/mistakes.
- Too critical of yourself and obsessing about being perfect.
If you or your field hockey team are experiencing mindset red flags and do nothing they will never be fixed. As Alexander Pope said “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Address these red flags, and do so immediately. Working harder doesn’t solve these problems. Maturing doesn’t solve these problems. You don’t get better at Math by studying English. You need to address the problem head on.
Each of these can be improved with the right Mental Reps. As lacrosse players we make thousands of physical reps a week (checking, passing, scooping, shooting). Take the right Mental Reps each week as well and that’s when you break through plateaus and start ripping Gs!