Ever miss an easy shot when it matters most? You're not alone, and it's not a character flaw. Choking is a predictable nervous system response that happens in two distinct ways, and I'll show you the exact science behind why it happens plus five proven techniques to stop it. In this video, you'll learn:
- The two types of choking (explicit monitoring vs. distraction) and why you need different strategies for each
- An emergency breathing technique that calms your nervous system in seconds
- Why focusing on your technique under pressure actually makes you choke MORE
- How to build a bulletproof shooting process using the "quiet eye" method that elite athletes swear by
- The mindfulness practice that rewires your brain for pressure situations
- How to build pressure immunity through strategic exposure (no high-stakes tournaments required)
The players who perform best under pressure aren't the ones who don't feel nervous—they're the ones who have strategies for managing it and enough experience that it feels familiar.
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What pressure situations make YOU most nervous at the table? Drop a comment below and let me know what techniques work for you.
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External vs Internal Focus: https://lermagazine.com/article/inter...
LeBron James on Meditation: https://www.bustle.com/p/lebron-james...
Djokovic Mental Techniques: https://www.si.com/tennis/novak-djoko...
Pressure Training: https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/blog/per...
Anxiety Reappraisal: https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/healt...
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