Concentration

Question 1

4 part of concentration (weinberg and gould)

Answer 1

• Focusing on relevant cues
• Maintaining attentional focus over time
• Having awareness of the sitution
• Shifting attentional focus

Question 2

Focusing on relevant cues

Answer 2

Also called selective attention, Involves disregarding irrelevant cues

Question 3

Maintaining attentional focus over time

Answer 3

Amount of time will depend on sport

Question 4

Having awareness of the situation

Answer 4

Also called situational awareness, allows players to assess game situations and make appropriate decisions

Question 5

Ndiffers model

Answer 5

Width (broad vs narrow)
Direction (Internal vs external)

Question 5

Shifting attentional focus

Answer 5

Athletes are required to constantly switch their focus throughout a game

Question 6

Broad External

Answer 6

Billy mcrae looks at the court and sees 4 open players

Question 7

Broad Internal

Answer 7

Billy decides what play to run next; iso ball

Question 8

Narrow Internal

Answer 8

Billy thinks about hand positioning on the free throw

Question 8

Narrow External

Answer 8

Billy focuses on the ring as he goes for a dunk

Question 9

Improving Concentration

Answer 9

• Be mentally prepared for the competition
• Make a consistent routine
• Ensure attention is focused on the right things