GIVE ME TWENTY

A technique to improve the quality of sports practices.

Having a group of athletes who give their undivided attention at all times is a coach’s dream. But it doesn’t have to be just a dream. When we feel our athletes are not giving us their full attention we use the "20-second drill."

If we sense a lapse in focus, we ask the athletes to give 20 seconds of totally undivided attention. At the word "go," the athletes "lock in" and become consciously focused on what the coach is saying.

Afterward, we ask each player what he or she did to turn it around. We also ask them to notice how the energy level in the group changed from what it was 20 seconds ago. We explain that this is what quality practice is all about: Catching yourself when you drift, and returning your focus to the present moment.

Article Source: http://www.sportspracticedrills.com

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Brian Cain

www.briancainbaseball.com
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