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Achieving your Ultimate Performance Zone is the key to success of an athlete
Every athlete strives for its "Ultimate Performance Zone." But what really is the last Performance Zone (UPZ) and how can an athlete reach this state more consistently? I have called the UPZ, because this state varies for each individual and it is up to each athlete UPZ identify their own through self – education.
As a professional athlete, I realized when I was in my last Zone benefits but being so young I did not realize how he could control it and what the signs were that triggered these feelings. If an athlete can achieve their UPZ more often than their results obviously could be improved.
As an athlete I always felt a mental state significantly different compared to gain to when he was losing. I was also the only one that could alter this state. I knew it was still a "trigger" to send in any direction. Consistency, maintenance routines and knowing the triggers for you are the keys to achieving its ultimate performance area.
It's the feeling of being in a mountain coaster ride, experiencing the ups and downs in performance, which may be the most frustrating for an athlete. Just when you think you're on your way to a more consistent and satisfactory results to be disappointed. Great athletes learn to limit their "low" and keep their "high" on the fly.
When I was in my "UPZ" experienced the feelings and emotions following:
I found that the game was effortless and everything seemed to flow freely.
I had plenty of time to play my shots and the ball seemed to move more slowly, but in fact it was not.
It was all automatic and I do not "overanalyse" the situation, just let it happen!
I was having fun and really enjoyed the moment.
He was relaxed physically, but also energy. I was just balance of both.
I was not anxious and not worry about the result and what would happen. Although he needed every penny to survive at that stage of my career, because I no worries.
I was calm and in control of everything he did and said.
I was confident and my body language showed it!
negative thoughts never entered my mind.
I loved performing for people watching and felt a great sense of respect from everyone.
I was in line with the tactical tricks that were going on and was able to counter any new tactic thrown at me.
I was optimistic about my performance and the outcome of the game.
I never felt hurry and I played the game at my own pace. I was in control!
Understanding the feelings I experienced when in my area last performance, the following key step for me was to try to achieve these feelings every time he stepped on the tennis court. I had to learn how to be in control of all components that make up my game tennis.
Being in my UPZ I had to look after all of the following six areas:
Technical issues
I took care of the issues techniques in the field of practical training with a coach or the realization of many years working in that specific skill. If I entered the field not feel 100% percent confidence in all my photos then I realized that I always have something to worry about. The practice is to refine the skills required and competition is to allow those skills to run automatically!
Physicist
I had to be physically fit and injury free. I have trained all components of the necessary skills required for my sport of tennis. I have done many hours of work on agility, speed, endurance, flexibility, power, strength and my footwork involved in every shot.
I had to be faster, stronger and in better shape than my opponent. "To finish first, had to finish in first place! "
Tactical
I always had a game plan for each opponent. This exploration requires my opponent in a game or have a coach or a fellow teammate to do that for me. From here I had the opportunity to enter the game with a game plan and, therefore, is not surprised by any thing lunged at me. I also trained to excel in all areas of tennis and I knew I could serve and volley or play from the baseline if necessary. There were many weapons to withdraw in order to know what worked for me.
Mental
My routine before the game helped me mentally prepare for the party. Following these routines helped to deal with the crowd adverse weather conditions, opponents of cheating, and any other challenges.
Game Preparation and Management
This may be new for some to consider as one of the six factors in the achievement of the UPZ. However, it can often be the first happened to succeed. Following pre-game routines, making sure his team is ready, eat well, knowing that his time for the parties and the opponent, programming a practice court, how long does it take to get to the tournament and so on, all help to create that first step toward UPZ for an athlete.
As a coach, complete your training will only help your player or players to become the best you can be! You will find great satisfaction in knowing you did everything you can to help their athletes reach the top and reach their full potential.
Personal Issues Off Court
This is one of the most neglected when it comes to maintain consistency in their performances and results. If you have personal problems off the field, it will not be able to reach its final performance area. the welfare of a sportsman is a major contribution factor to succeed in the world of sport.
Identify your feelings and emotions in the Contest
After talking with many athletes in recent years I have found that one of the best ways to achieve their ultimate performance in a more coherent Zone first is to remember how it felt and what their feelings were during their performances when he was in the UPZ.
By identifying these feelings and emotions that can start building your own list and routines and programs designed to help you achieve this state playing.
Common feelings and emotions of the athletes when were playing very well: Playing automatic and instinctive feeling, which is fun, it is hoped, in the control of the game, were alert, energetic, but in control found that the execution of their athletic skills seemed effortless, felt strong, relaxed, focused on the task, they were not distracted the problems of personal life and had low levels of anxiety.
feelings and emotions common to athletes when they were not playing well: They lacked confidence, not feeling well physically, were easily distracted by other issues and events in his life, he felt very anxious and upset, were slow in their reactions, no matter what I tried never seemed to work, their opponents were in control, they felt physically overwhelmed in all areas, which became negative with self-talk and body language, it was fun!
The first objective is to improve sport-specific skills by understanding how achieve their UPZ, set realistic goals for each match or game, learning to run their best abilities when in a competitive situation, being in the best shape it can be, be mentally in tune with what your body is telling you, plan ahead and be prepared for anything that may arise in competition, practice how to play in the competition, seek help and continuing education to improve your game, eliminating any negative factors or distraction that might affect performance.
One of the main keys to success is "not too much into" what's wrong or right! When you are in your area Ultimate Performance is in things just happen automatically and effortlessly. So sometimes think too much can affect you mentally and take that far from being really focused on your performance.
Each coach should know what triggers that help an athlete to achieve their Ultimate Performance Zone and the negative responses hinder the athlete.
About the Author
David Horne is a former professional athlete who has written many eBooks including The Athlete’s Mind which is the “Ultimate Sports eBook” for all athletes!
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