Sports Under Pressure
What emotion do athletes commonly feel before a big game?
What is nervousness/anxiety?
How many points is a free throw worth?
What is 1 point?
What part of the body controls thoughts, emotions, and reactions?
What is the brain?
What do athletes often feel when many people are watching them?
What is pressure?
What kind of pressure do students feel before big tests?
What is academic pressure?
What usually happens to focus when someone feels extreme pressure?
What is it decreases
What is it called when a player passes the ball leading directly to a score?
What is an assist?
What feeling can make your heart race and palms sweat?
What is stress/anxiety?
What happens to decision-making when stress becomes overwhelming?
What is it worsens/slows down?
What type of pressure can parents or coaches accidentally create?
What is performance pressure?
What is the term for performing worse because of stress during an important moment?
What is choking/selling under pressure?
What violation occurs when a player moves without dribbling?
What is a travel?
What is the body’s natural reaction to danger or pressure called?
What is fight or flight?
What is one thing coaches can do to improve player confidence?
What is encouragement/support?
What can happen if someone constantly fears failure?
What is anxiety/loss of confidence?
What hormone helps trigger the body’s fight-or-flight response?
What is adrenaline?
What NBA player was known for the “Mamba Mentality”?
Who is Kobe Bryant?
What can constant criticism negatively affect?
What is confidence/self-esteem?
What usually happens when fear becomes stronger than confidence?
What is performance decreases?
What is one healthy way to deal with stress?
What is deep breathing/talking to someone/positive thinking?
What mental skill helps athletes stay calm and focused in stressful moments?
What is mental toughness/composure?
What part of basketball is most affected by nervousness and pressure?
What is shooting accuracy or passing the ball?
What type of environment usually helps people perform their best?
What is a supportive/positive environment?
What is more important than talent alone for long-term success?
What is mindset/mental health/environment?
What invisible factor can dramatically change athletic performance even when physical skill stays the same?
What is psychological pressure/stress?