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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From the Pocket: AFL players are taught to conquer their fears but some need saving from themselves

One of the first things you notice about older footballers is the different way they assess risk, reflecting their more developed prefrontal cortex.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

With a little boldness and a lot of luck, McIlroy banishes ghosts of 2011 | Andy Bull

Has there ever been an athlete who made playing look so easy, and winning seem so hard? On Sunday morning, everyone in Augusta was asking variations on the same single question.
Atlanta Braves
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Mental health
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Rugby legend Richard Wigglesworth reveals key to mental preparation

Mental preparation is as essential as physical strength in rugby success.
Athletes increasingly adopt mental visualization techniques to boost performance.
Mental health
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 months ago

Rugby legend Richard Wigglesworth reveals key to mental preparation

Mental preparation is as essential as physical strength in rugby success.
Athletes increasingly adopt mental visualization techniques to boost performance.
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