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How to Deal with Superstitions at Competition

Exclusive ICE Mental Game Article

Ugh. First again. I hate skating first.

Skatergirl just received the skating order for her upcoming competition. She’s skating first in the first warmup group.

Why? Skatergirl asks herself. Why do I always end up skating first. Whenever I skate first my short program is always a disaster, and I end up skating first in the long program too.

“It’ll be good practice,” Skatermom says, patting her on the shoulder. “You’ll become a pro at skating first.”

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Here’s How to Focus for Peak Performance

Exclusive ICE Mental Game Article

“So, how was your last competition?” Mentalgamecoach asks.

“It went pretty well,” Skatergirl says. “I fell on my triple flip double toe combination during my long program, but I did everything else.”

“That’s great,” Mentalgamecoach says. “Now that it’s been a week, let’s review the competition. What are two thing you thought you did well, mental game wise?”

“Hmm…” Skatergirl says, drumming her fingers on her desk. “Two things I did well…”

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