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Old Fri Dec 23, 2005, 12:18pm
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In the short run, it's a tough situation. I try to think back to a really good game and get a sort of psychic feel for the mental state I was in then. It doesn't always work, but it's worth a shot.

Another thing that helps me is to talk to myself out loud (quietly). "Ugly but legal, well she played through that one, ooo ouch that's a TWEET!" "I'm watching 22 and 34, count one two, drop, count one two three, pass, off-ball, 22 cutting, cutting, incidental, WOW, steal turn and run!"

As far as crew focus and togetherness, it helps to really really concentrate on eye contact. This helps you see the whole floor, and keeps you in touch with what your partner is calling.

Next game, figure out beforehand what you can do to focus your mind, and get into the flow.
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