Emotions in sports
This is what emotions can do to performance when they get too strong.
What is hurt performance / cause mistakes?
A referee makes a bad call. This is an example of a ______.
What is a trigger?
This body sign shows you might be getting angry.
What is clenched fists / fast heartbeat?
This is the first thing you should do when emotions spike.
What is STOP / pause?
You miss an easy shot and get angry. What should you focus on next?
What is the next play?
This is what emotions can sometimes do when they are controlled.
What is improve energy or focus?
Name one common emotional trigger in sports.
Bad calls, mistakes, pressure, etc.
This mental sign sounds like “I always mess up.”
What is negative self-talk?
This breathing action helps calm your nervous system.
What is slow exhale breathing?
A teammate blames you. What is the BEST first response?
What is pause and breathe?
True or False: Feeling emotions in sports is a weakness.
What is False?
Losing focus because you’re tired is called this type of trigger.
What is fatigue?
Name one physical warning sign of emotional overload.
Tight chest, sweating, shaking, etc.
This tool means giving yourself a word like “next” or “reset.”
What is an anchor word?
You feel your heart racing before a big shot. Name one reset tool you could use.
Any valid tool (breathing, anchor word, STOP).
This is the “ideal zone” where athletes feel focused but not overwhelmed.
What is controlled emotion / performance zone?
When teammates argue, this type of trigger can happen.
What is emotional conflict?
Your brain switching to “red zone thinking” usually leads to this.
What is impulsive decisions / mistakes?
In STOP, the “O” stands for this.
What is Observe?
Why is it better to focus on the “next play” instead of the mistake?
What is because you stay in control and don’t spiral?