{"id":7947,"date":"2016-12-16T20:27:42","date_gmt":"2016-12-16T20:27:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=7947"},"modified":"2025-06-10T05:05:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T09:05:15","slug":"how-to-get-into-the-zone-for-figure-skaters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-get-into-the-zone-for-figure-skaters\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Into the Zone for Figure Skaters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/performance-zone.jpg\" alt=\"Performance Mindset\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/performance-zone.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/performance-zone-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mental_Preparation_to_Get_in_The_Zone\"><\/span>Mental Preparation to Get in The Zone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Article Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0769bf;color:#0769bf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-get-into-the-zone-for-figure-skaters\/#Mental_Preparation_to_Get_in_The_Zone\" >Mental Preparation to Get in The Zone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-get-into-the-zone-for-figure-skaters\/#How_can_a_figure_skater_get_in_zone\" >How can a figure skater get in zone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-get-into-the-zone-for-figure-skaters\/#Try_this_tip_to_get_into_your_performance_zone\" >Try this tip to get into your performance zone:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-get-into-the-zone-for-figure-skaters\/#Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\" >Related Sports Psychology Articles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-get-into-the-zone-for-figure-skaters\/#Discover_Mental_Strategies_For_Peak_Performance\" >Discover Mental Strategies For Peak Performance!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cIn the zone\u201d<\/em> is a term that describes that can\u2019t miss feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Figure skaters in the zone feel like they can repeatedly nail their routines and stick their landings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, many skaters are fear-ridden and anxious as they take the ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A young figure skater once opened up about her experiences on the ice&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She loves watching the older girls practice their routines. She watches them perform their jumps <strong>effortlessly<\/strong> and flawlessly. They seem to be having so much fun on the ice. Then, she examines her routines&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is nervous even before she starts her program. She <strong>mentally<\/strong> sees herself falling several times throughout her program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She thinks of the last time she skated which turned out to be disastrous. She can feel the eyes of the spectators on her and she can\u2019t remember, let alone focus on her routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_a_figure_skater_get_in_zone\"><\/span>How can a figure skater get in zone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s examine how an <strong>elite athlete<\/strong> from another sport gets in the zone&#8211;the principles are the same for skaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Golden State Warrior point guard, Klay Thompson, recently had a record-setting performance where he scored 60 points in 29 minutes on 46 TOUCHES. That is 1.36 points per touch. That\u2019s being in the zone for sure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thompson talked about how he felt during the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THOMPSON:<\/strong><em> \u201cI felt great, obviously. It was fun. I was in a great rhythm. I took all good shots, for the most part&#8230; It was a fun night, to say the least.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is more valuable regarding how to get in the zone is what Thompson did not say.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thompson didn\u2019t talk about improved mechanics or making history nor did he worry about his 19 missed shots&#8230; He was immersed<strong> in the moment,<\/strong> enjoying playing the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thompson struggled with his stroke earlier in the season; he over-thought his shot and took his <strong>focus<\/strong> off of just playing. Thompson decided he needed a change in his <strong>mindset<\/strong> if he was to perform optimally on a consistent basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THOMPSON:<\/strong> <em>\u201cSticking with it and not getting discouraged. I knew I was going to have a good year if I just play hard every night. It\u2019s that simple. Nothing I really changed. I kept my same routine. I just think I let a few missed shots get to me. And I realized I\u2019m too good to do that.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The zone is about \u201cthe now.\u201d The zone is the present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The past is outside of the zone&#8230; Where you freak out about mistakes, previous falls, your rival who scored higher than you in the previous competition, a bad week of practice, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The future is also outside of the zone&#8230; Your potential ranking, your score, how others may judge your performance or fear of not placing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting into the zone is a matter of immersing yourself in the moment&#8230; Enjoying what you are doing and <strong>focusing<\/strong> on your <strong>mental<\/strong> choreography during the routine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting in the zone is a matter of getting into your bubble on the ice and <strong>trusting<\/strong> what you have practiced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_this_tip_to_get_into_your_performance_zone\"><\/span>Try this tip to get into your performance zone:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focus<\/strong> outwards \u2013 When you retreat inside your head and <strong>focus<\/strong> on negative outcomes, you are not only replaying unproductive <strong>mental images<\/strong> but you are compounding the impact of those images with strong negative emotions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By <strong>focusing<\/strong> outwards, you can get out of your own head and out of your own way. Have a settling effect and quiet the <strong>mental<\/strong> negative chatter that interferes with your performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time for you to perform like you know you can&#8230; Get in the zone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn all of my secrets for unstoppable confidence here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-979ef383-5bc7-43ee-b8f9-249663ca1a6c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Sports_Psychology_Articles\"><\/span>Related Sports Psychology Articles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"block-05642731-8752-4dbf-9c18-5cc4d276e821\" class=\"wp-block-list has-normal-font-size\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-refocus-after-making-mistakes\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/avoid-comparisons-to-feel-more-confident-in-figure-skating\/\"><strong>Avoid Comparisons to Feel More Confident in Figure Skating<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/refocus-quickly-when-distracted\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/figure-skating-improvement-plan-to-avoid-frustration\/\"><strong>Figure Skating Improvement Plan to Avoid Frustration<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/how-to-prevent-mental-mistakes-during-competition\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/figure-skating-practice-preparation-and-confidence\/\"><strong>Figure Skating Practice, Preparation, and Confidence<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-5726d13f-f715-4ca4-8813-2f8a9ebd8bc3\">*Subscribe to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a> on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-281f5afb-980b-4c71-9aa0-11d606b5f7c9\"><strong>Download a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/mental-toughness-report-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free sports psychology report<\/a>&nbsp;to improve your mental game!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\" id=\"block-94138e75-d591-4645-bb1d-212cf57a8841\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sport-psychology-training-athletes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our one-on-one mental game coaching.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_Mental_Strategies_For_Peak_Performance\"><\/span>Discover Mental Strategies For Peak Performance!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/confident-figure-skater-small.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3855\" style=\"width:200px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You (or your athlete) might be the most skilled figure skater and train harder or longer than anyone else, but if you can\u2019t take your practice performance to competition, you simply will not reach your true potential in figure skating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn the top 8 mental game lessons to improve focus, composure, and confidence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/the-confident-figure-skater\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Confident Figure Skater: Mental Game Strategies For Peak Performance<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover proven mental game secrets to unstoppable confidence in practice and competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Figure Skaters<\/strong>: Get the mental edge by learning how to take control of your confidence, mentally prepare for competition, and perform with composure under pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coaches<\/strong>: Boost your figure skater\u2019s confidence using simple, proven mental strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parents<\/strong>: Help boost your athlete\u2019s performance. 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