← Writings Competing · Mindset — August 22, 2024

Play freely, no pressure

“It is a random practice match with somebody I've never met before. I will play freely and I will enjoy the opportunity to play.”

Scan of the handwritten notebook page, August 22, 2024
Notebook page — August 22, 2024

Transcript

Today, I am playing a practice match after school. I didn't play yesterday, so I might be out of rhythm. I will use my coaching voice to remind myself of this when I play. I will not put too much pressure on the match. It is a random practice match with somebody I've never met before. I will play freely and I will enjoy the opportunity to play.