The mental side of cricket is what separates the best players from the rest. Technical, tactical, and physical preparation are important for top class performances but it is often what happens inside a player's mind that is the difference between success and failure. The very best players and teams are confident, motivated, concentrate effectively, cope with pressure, and control their emotions. The Psychology of Cricket is the first book to provide expert and up-to-date advice into one of the most psychological sports around.The book is appropriate for anyone involved in playing or coaching cricket, and for all levels. The Psychology of Cricket teaches individuals to develop mental toughness by using mental skills which can be used in both practice and match situations, and provides expert advice on understanding the important ingredients of successful teams and leaders.- Train and develop your mind to perform more effectively and consistently.- Learn how to deal more consistently and effectively with your emotions and pressure.- Boost your confidence through recalling success, reflection, and smart thinking.- Develop concentration routines to maximize your mental energy.- Learn how the best players develop mental toughness!
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The Psychology of Cricket
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Table of contents
- The Psychology of Cricket
- Developing Mental Toughness
- What is the Mental Game?
- How Does the Mind Affect Cricket Performance?
- Strategies to Become Mentally Stronger
- Gaining Further Support
- The Benefits of Working with a Sport Psychologist
- Summary
- What is Motivation?
- The Effects of Motivation on Cricket Performance
- Outlook and its Influence on Cricket Motivation
- Factors Influencing Cricket Motivation
- Enhancing Cricket Motivation
- Summary
- Further reading:
- Advanced reading:
- Goal Setting Resources
- Resource 2.1, Setting outcome, performance, and process goals.
- What is Focusing?
- The Effects of Focusing on Cricket
- Strategies to Enhance Focus
- Focusing Routines
- Cue Words
- Triggers
- Self-Talk
- Goal-Setting
- Summary
- Further reading:
- Advanced reading:
- Focusing Resources
- Why can Pressure be so Bad?
- Thinking too much
- Don’t mess up!
- Focusing on the wrong things
- Feeling Threatened
- Thriving Under Pressure
- Focusing on the right things
- Oh, the irony
- Bringing it all together
- Feeling challenged
- Summary
- Further reading:
- Advanced reading:
- What is Mental Toughness?
- Mental Toughness in Cricket
- Measuring Mental Toughness in Cricket
- Developing and Maintaining Mental Toughness
- Summary
- Further reading:
- Advanced reading:
- What is Self-Confidence?
- What is Team Confidence?
- Where does Confidence come from?
- The Effects of Confidence on Cricket Performance
- Enhancing Self- and Team Confidence
- Imagery
- Modelling
- Self-Talk
- Hypnosis
- Control the Controllables
- ‘Be a good coach to yourself’
- Body Language
- Food for Confidence Thoughts
- Summary
- Further reading:
- Advanced reading:
- Self-Confidence Resources
- What are Emotions?
- Emotions and Cricket Performance
- Strategies to Develop Emotional Control
- Reflection
- Self-Awareness
- Cue Words
- Imagery
- Music
- Focused Breathing
- Summary
- Further Reading:
- Advanced reading:
- Controlling Emotions Resources
- What is Leadership?
- The Effects of Leadership on Cricket
- The Role of the Cricket Captain
- Becoming a better Leader and Captain
- Man-Management
- Communication
- Resolving Conflict
- Summary
- Further reading:
- Advanced reading:
- Preparing to Perform
- What is Preparation?
- The Effects of Preparation on Cricket
- Preparing Effectively
- Playing to your Strengths
- What are Strengths?
- How does an understanding of strengths affect cricket?
- Summary
- Further reading:
- Advanced reading:
- What is a Successful Cricket Team?
- The Effects of Togetherness on the Team
- Building a Better Team
- Summary
- Further reading:
- Advanced reading:
- What is Decision-Making?
- The Effects of Decision-Making on Cricket Performance
- Enhancing Decision-Making
- Summary
- Further reading:
- Advanced reading:
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