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For Consistent Jumps, Just Do the Jump

Doubling Down or Downing the Double

It’s time for Skatergirl to work on her jumps again, another chance to make her jump consistent. This time, she is working on her double axel. She does a backspin, then a few single axels to warm-up. Alright, she feels ready to go.

She gears up for the double axel. It is executed very well, almost axel-lent, one might say. The takeoff is smooth, the landing is solid. Skatergirl feels great.

Coach, wants her to do three double axels before her lesson.

“One down, two more to go,” she thinks to herself.

She takes a deep breath and starts the approach for the next jump. She feels a little nervous, “will the next axel be as good as the first?” She certainly hopes so.

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How to Stop One Bad Competition From Multiplying

Understanding How to Stop Overgeneralization

Skatergirl cringes every time she thinks of her Regional Qualifying Championship Event last year when she fell on 4 of her jumps. What happened? She really doesn’t know but embarrassment and humiliation are the two things she distinctly remembers feeling. It was the worst she ever skated. Thankfully, this season has been going pretty well. It has been a normal one with the expected ups and downs.

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Handling Expectations Will Get the Results You Want

The World on His “Should-ers”

Skaterdude works his skates off in practice. He has practiced so hard that he can now do all his jumps successfully. In fact, he has been skating clean or near clean programs for months now.

During competition season, his training center hosts exhibition days every week. This is where skaters do mock competitions. It’s an opportunity to skate in front of an audience under increased pressure, to practice for competition.

I know what you are thinking, “Skaterdude is in great shape. Consistently clean programs in practice…what is the problem?!” Continue reading “Handling Expectations Will Get the Results You Want”