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A Story for Halloween: Is Fear Why You Fail? Part I
The Hitting Mindset The Hitting Mindset

A Story for Halloween: Is Fear Why You Fail? Part I

In a scene from the movie, THE DARK KNIGHT RISES, an elderly man, a fellow prison inmate of Bruce Wayne (Batman), tells him that fear is why he has not been able to escape from the prison by climbing up a cylindrical tunnel, just as others had failed for the same reason. “Fear is why you fail,” the man said. Wayne said that he was not afraid and demonstrated that by climbing the tunnel to freedom. In sports, is fear why an athlete fails? Perhaps these articles relating a 19th-century American short story about the supernatural, which is often associated with Halloween (Part I), and a real-life example of an alleged fire-balling high school pitcher (Part II) may help you to understand the nature of fear, how opponents may use one’s fear to defeat them, and how fear can prevent an athlete from becoming successful.

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The Truth About Taking Time off Sports
Erica Brown Yamada Erica Brown Yamada

The Truth About Taking Time off Sports

The idea of taking time off from sports is often disliked by extremely competitive athletes. However, the key to preventing burnout in athletes is proper rest.

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What is Pain?
Patrick Ducut Patrick Ducut

What is Pain?

Understanding the human body can be very helpful for athletes in any sport. A particularly fascinating phenomenon concerning the human body is the idea of pain.

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The Power of Distraction… and Controversy
The Hitting Mindset The Hitting Mindset

The Power of Distraction… and Controversy

Focus and distraction go hand in hand. In the world of sports, the former is absolutely necessary. This article will go over the intricacies of distractions with examples and connections to the sports world.

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Making a Decision
Quinn Ferguson Quinn Ferguson

Making a Decision

Many have heard of Simon Biles’s decision to not compete in the vault and uneven bars apparatus finals, yet many have failed to consider the true depths of that decision.

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Dealing With Fans For the First Time?
Frank Stola Frank Stola

Dealing With Fans For the First Time?

If you’re passionate about your sport, you may be thinking about the moment when you begin to play in front of hundreds, or even thousands of people. Don’t sweat it! Here are a few tips to deal with the pressure that a big crowd can create.

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5 Things You Can Do to Turn Your Pre-Competition Nerves into Positive Energy
Greta Santunlli-Sanzo Greta Santunlli-Sanzo

5 Things You Can Do to Turn Your Pre-Competition Nerves into Positive Energy

If you tend to get nervous before an important athletic event, you’re not alone. But harnessing a negative mindset and conquering your nerves is essential for your success in a game: here are 5 simple things you can do before any competition to help turn your jitters into positive energy.

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The Sport of Basketball
Emma Pollet Emma Pollet

The Sport of Basketball

Basketball is a unique sport that is played around the globe. In this article, we go over the basics of the world of basketball.

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How to Remain Interested in Team Sports
Emma Pollet Emma Pollet

How to Remain Interested in Team Sports

It can be hard to maintain interest in team sports, especially when you feel like your teammates and opponents are better than you. Here is some advice to help you cope with these issues!

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Quick, Easy Ways of Coping With Trash Talkers
Hugo Salus Hugo Salus

Quick, Easy Ways of Coping With Trash Talkers

Every athlete has encountered trash-talking in sports competitions. It forces you to lose focus and get frustrated with yourself and your game. But how does this emotional control work and how do you cope with it?

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