{"id":7984,"date":"2017-01-27T15:08:21","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T15:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/?p=7984"},"modified":"2025-06-10T03:32:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T07:32:26","slug":"mental-preparation-for-big-moments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/mental-preparation-for-big-moments\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Preparation For Big Moments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7992 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/mental-prep.jpg\" alt=\"Mental Preparation in Golf\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/mental-prep.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/mental-prep-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=\"Relaxation_Strategies_to_Help_You_Mentally_Prepare\"><\/span>Relaxation Strategies to Help You Mentally Prepare<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\/mental-preparation-for-big-moments\/#Relaxation_Strategies_to_Help_You_Mentally_Prepare\" >Relaxation Strategies to Help You Mentally Prepare<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/mental-preparation-for-big-moments\/#Despite_her_accomplishments_In-Albon_still_felt_tremendous_nerves_at_the_Rio_Olympic_Games\" >Despite her accomplishments, In-Albon still felt tremendous nerves at the Rio Olympic Games.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/mental-preparation-for-big-moments\/#Tips_For_Preparing_For_The_Big_Moment\" >Tips For Preparing For The Big Moment<\/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\/mental-preparation-for-big-moments\/#Golfers_Mental_Edge\" >Golfer&#8217;s Mental Edge<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not enough to train hard, practice regularly and master technique&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Success in golf requires mental mastery.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Golfers spend a vast amount of time and energy looking for ways to improve their performance but they neglect the <strong>mental skills<\/strong> that impact performance the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When these golfer face the pressure of competition, they tend to melt down and never reach their full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Golf is a sport greatly influenced by <strong>mental<\/strong> factors as 30 year-old Swiss professional golfer Fabienne In-Albon knows all too well. In-Albon started her golf career when she was ten and, by the age of 15, In-Albon knew that she wanted to be a professional golfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-Albon attended the Swiss Olympic Sports School in her teen years and experienced a lot of <strong>success<\/strong> including eight Swiss Champion titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After high school, In-Albon received a full scholarship where she struggled to improve her game and left school after a year. When In-Albon returned to Switzerland, back injuries halted her play for two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-Albon slowly started getting back into the game again and turned Pro in 2012. In 2013, In-Albon won her first tournament as a Professional and eventually received her full card for the Ladies European Tour. In 2016, In-Albon realized a lifelong dream of competing in the Olympics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Despite_her_accomplishments_In-Albon_still_felt_tremendous_nerves_at_the_Rio_Olympic_Games\"><\/span>Despite her accomplishments, In-Albon still felt tremendous nerves at the Rio Olympic Games.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IN-ALBON:<\/strong> <em>&#8220;At the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio when I walked to the first tee on the first day of competition, I was very nervous, I felt sick, and I wasn\u2019t quite sure how I would be able to hit this first tee shot as my entire body was shaking from all the nerves.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;I was [finally] standing there, just about to tee off, and the emotions that went through my body in that moment were overwhelming. I had to find a way of <strong>calming<\/strong> myself down and making sure that I could hit a good first tee shot.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, In-Albon was prepared for this moment. You see, In-Albon not only practiced swinging her clubs, she <strong>mentally prepared<\/strong> for big moments by training to <strong>calm<\/strong> herself. In-Albon used <strong>relaxation<\/strong> strategies to combat her nerves and improve her <strong>focus.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IN-ALBON:<\/strong> <em>&#8220;Suddenly I was completely in the NOW and it was just myself, my ball and the fairway. No spectators, no cameras, no TV, nothing\u200a\u2014\u200ajust me, myself and I. I was totally in my zone and that\u2019s how I hit one of the best shots in my life.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have probably experienced the same kind of anxiety on the golf course. In fact, you know that your nerves are going to kick in at some point during a round. Trying not to think about being nervous is not an effective strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine how <strong>confident<\/strong> you would play if you knew how to counter pre-round nerves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastering the mind requires training and that training will pay off when you need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_For_Preparing_For_The_Big_Moment\"><\/span>Tips For Preparing For The Big Moment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The big moment implies there will be greater stress. It is critical to learn how to combat this stress so you stay in charge of your golf game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Controlling your breathing is an effective way of <strong>relaxing<\/strong> your body and mind. Try adding deep breathing as part of your <strong>preshot routine. Focus<\/strong> on the feeling of air filling your lungs as you inhale, then emptying your lungs as you exhale. Take slow, controlled and <strong>focused<\/strong> breaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you master your mind, the big moment will never be too big for you.<\/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\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Golfers_Mental_Edge\"><\/span>Golfer&#8217;s Mental Edge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.peaksports.com\/sports-psychology-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/golfers-mental-edge20.jpg\" alt=\"Golf Psychology CD\" class=\"wp-image-4169\" style=\"width:228px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s the <em>big sign<\/em> that <strong>your mental game is the weak link<\/strong> in your golf game? When you can\u2019t play consistently as well as when you play a practice or casual round\u2013or your <strong>range game<\/strong> is way better than your game on the course. If you suffer from <strong>lack of focus, low self-confidence, poor composure or other mental game obstacles on the course<\/strong>, you can\u2019t reach your true potential in golf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The<em> Golfer\u2019s Mental Edge 2.0<\/em> Audio and Workbook program is ideal for any <strong>amateur, collegiate, junior, and tour professional golfer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Golf coaches and instructors<\/strong> would also be wise to teach \u201c<em>The Golfer\u2019s Mental Edge 2.0<\/em>\u201d principles to their players. 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