29d • Mindset Drills
Pressure Reset (10 seconds): the routine that makes you game-ready
Most athletes don’t lose because of one mistake. They lose because they carry the last play into the next one. The fix is not “be positive”. The fix is a repeatable reset.
Use this 10-second reset:
- After every point (win or lose)
- After a mistake (shank, miss, bad decision)
- When the opponent goes on a run
- Before a high-pressure rep (19:19 / 23:23 / match point)Consistency builds calm.
The 10-Second RESET Toolkit (between points) - Try out what helps YOU!
1) Breath (3-5 sec):
- Physiological sigh: inhale + top-up + long exhaleor
- 4-6 breath: inhale 4, exhale 6
2) Body (2 sec): Release + prime: shake arms, roll shoulders back, stand tall (small smile optional 😆).Body cue example: “tall posture” or “loose shoulders”.
3) Cue word (1 sec) One short phrase that fits your role: “Next ball.” “See early.” “Fast feet.”
“Calm-aggressive.” “High contact.”
4) Gaze (2 sec): Quiet eye on your next target: ball path, server’s toss, setter’s hands, hitting window, serve zone.
5) Intent (1 sec) Commit to ONE process intention: “High first touch.”
“Aggressive serve to zone 5.”, “See hand, then move.”
Name it (so you remember it)
Example: B-B-C-G-I (Breath-Body-Cue-Gaze-Intent)Or your own name: “Next Ball Reset”
Today’s micro-drill (5 minutes)
Run 10 practice reps where you do the full reset after each rally/rep. Track: How fast can you drop the last play? (1-10)
Optional: Next-Ball Script (If-Then)
Pick ONE trigger and pre-decide your action:
If I shank a pass -> 1 breath, “next ball”, eyes to server’s hands
If I miss a serve -> shoulder roll, cue “calm-aggressive”, pick next zone
If opponent goes on a run -> team huddle: one positive + one tactical cue
Your turn (comment below):
- Your sport + role
- Your cue word
- Your biggest pressure trigger (A mistake / expectations / comparison / conflict)
If you comment, I’ll help you tighten your cue + intent into a clean 10-second reset.🙌🙌🙌
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Pressure Reset (10 seconds): the routine that makes you game-ready
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