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Post Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Aggravated on the court? Try a smile and let it go!
At risk of turning into the TV commercial guy who needs a Snickers bar to be himself? Before you carb up, we have another approach you may want to consider. Quite often the #1 source of aggravation on the court is missing a shot and the rumblings that go along with it, however misplaced they may be. Even worse is the irritation when you opponent gets “that lucky shot” off from the back 1/8” of the line and your 40/30, and then comes back to scoop the game away from you. Think about this -- Who gave him or allowed him “that lucky shot”? And who stayed disengaged during the next two points to lose the game because they were overdosing on disappointment? When you can take responsibility for giving him that opportunity, you cannot be upset that he took advantage of the situation, as you would also have done just the same. Once you become aware of the circumstance and the outcome it produced, you will be less inclined to get negative and be able to stay in the moment when it counts. This is sure to add to your game score and fuel your confidence. We all make mistakes as we play and will continue to do so. Making less of them as time goes on should be the goal, not to eradicate them totally. Also, remember to smile. It is really hard to be mad and smile. At first this will really hurt, but it is sure to break the ice and may change your outlook if you continue the practice. Good luck with the new smiles, it should make things quite fun for the crowd.

Aggravated on the court? Try a smile and let it go!

At risk of turning into the TV commercial guy who needs a Snickers bar to be himself? Before you carb up, we have another approach you may want to consider.

Quite often the #1 source of aggravation on the court is missing a shot and the rumblings that go along with it, however misplaced they may be. Even worse is the irritation when you opponent gets “that lucky shot” off from the back 1/8” of the line and your 40/30, and then comes back to scoop the game away from you.

Think about this -- Who gave him or allowed him “that lucky shot”? And who stayed disengaged during the next two points to lose the game because they were overdosing on disappointment? When you can take responsibility for giving him that opportunity, you cannot be upset that he took advantage of the situation, as you would also have done just the same.

Once you become aware of the circumstance and the outcome it produced, you will be less inclined to get negative and be able to stay in the moment when it counts. This is sure to add to your game score and fuel your confidence.

We all make mistakes as we play and will continue to do so. Making less of them as time goes on should be the goal, not to eradicate them totally. Also, remember to smile. It is really hard to be mad and smile. At first this will really hurt, but it is sure to break the ice and may change your outlook if you continue the practice.

Good luck with the new smiles, it should make things quite fun for the crowd!