Mental Game Skills for Skating Success
Skatergirl has been having a lot of trouble. Several years ago, she was regional champion at the juvenile level, but she grew a lot and her jumps haven’t been the same ever since.
Before, she was executing double axels with ease, but now she has trouble even rotating.
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Skatergirl is overwhelmed. She is working with Visitingcoach, a world famous coach from a far away country. One of the best coaches in the world.
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Pop. Pop. Pop.
Circle. Circle. Circle.
Pop. Pop. Pop.
“C’mon, Skatergirl,” Skatercoach said. “You have to rotate.”
Skatergirl nodded and took a deep breath. Then, she clapped her hands together and readied herself.
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Skatergirl was worried.
What if there is a traffic accident on the way to the competition.
What if her plane is delayed.
What if the competition runs early.
What if…
“You want me to do another competition?” Skatergirl asked.
“Yeah,” Skatercoach said. You definitely need more practice.”
“But, I just did a competition last weekend.”
“Exactly, it will be good practice for if you ever have to do back to back competitions.”
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“That’s it,” Skatergirl said. “There’s no way that I’m ever going to get my stupid double axel. I quit.”
Skatergirl slumped into the passenger seat of her car and put her head in her hands. She wanted to scream. She wanted to cry. She wanted to run away and never set foot in an ice rink again. Continue reading “Skatergirl and the Double Axel”