Mental Toughness: Brain Power for Sports It is easy to play mind
games when you play sports. No matter how much you practice, you
always have to contend with your greatest enemy: the mind that
asks "what if?" What if rather than chipping onto the green, you
duff and send the ball into the water in front of the green?
What if you are serving at match point and you double fault,
giving your opponent the tennis match? Imagine, though, if you
no longer had to wonder "what if." Imagine if you had the
toughness and confidence to succeed. With some simple training
skills used by professional athletes, you can have both. What Is
Mental Toughness? Getting mentally tough does not mean bulking
up your biceps to appear bigger, meaner, or stronger. It is not
even about adopting a killer instinct; instead, getting mentally
tough means gaining the confidence that will pull you through
any situation. Mental toughness is truly a state of mind. It is
a skill that allows you to keep your eye on the goal while
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