The Psychology of Cricket
eBook - PDF

The Psychology of Cricket

  1. 224 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

The Psychology of Cricket

About this book

The mental side of cricket is what separates the best players from the rest. Technical, tactical, and physical preparation are important for top class performances but it is often what happens inside a player's mind that is the difference between success and failure. The very best players and teams are confident, motivated, concentrate effectively, cope with pressure, and control their emotions. The Psychology of Cricket is the first book to provide expert and up-to-date advice into one of the most psychological sports around.The book is appropriate for anyone involved in playing or coaching cricket, and for all levels. The Psychology of Cricket teaches individuals to develop mental toughness by using mental skills which can be used in both practice and match situations, and provides expert advice on understanding the important ingredients of successful teams and leaders.- Train and develop your mind to perform more effectively and consistently.- Learn how to deal more consistently and effectively with your emotions and pressure.- Boost your confidence through recalling success, reflection, and smart thinking.- Develop concentration routines to maximize your mental energy.- Learn how the best players develop mental toughness!

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Table of contents

  1. The Psychology of Cricket
  2. Developing Mental Toughness
  3. What is the Mental Game?
  4. How Does the Mind Affect Cricket Performance?
  5. Strategies to Become Mentally Stronger
  6. Gaining Further Support
  7. The Benefits of Working with a Sport Psychologist
  8. Summary
  9. What is Motivation?
  10. The Effects of Motivation on Cricket Performance
  11. Outlook and its Influence on Cricket Motivation
  12. Factors Influencing Cricket Motivation
  13. Enhancing Cricket Motivation
  14. Summary
  15. Further reading:
  16. Advanced reading:
  17. Goal Setting Resources
  18. Resource 2.1, Setting outcome, performance, and process goals.
  19. What is Focusing?
  20. The Effects of Focusing on Cricket
  21. Strategies to Enhance Focus
  22. Focusing Routines
  23. Cue Words
  24. Triggers
  25. Self-Talk
  26. Goal-Setting
  27. Summary
  28. Further reading:
  29. Advanced reading:
  30. Focusing Resources
  31. Why can Pressure be so Bad?
  32. Thinking too much
  33. Don’t mess up!
  34. Focusing on the wrong things
  35. Feeling Threatened
  36. Thriving Under Pressure
  37. Focusing on the right things
  38. Oh, the irony
  39. Bringing it all together
  40. Feeling challenged
  41. Summary
  42. Further reading:
  43. Advanced reading:
  44. What is Mental Toughness?
  45. Mental Toughness in Cricket
  46. Measuring Mental Toughness in Cricket
  47. Developing and Maintaining Mental Toughness
  48. Summary
  49. Further reading:
  50. Advanced reading:
  51. What is Self-Confidence?
  52. What is Team Confidence?
  53. Where does Confidence come from?
  54. The Effects of Confidence on Cricket Performance
  55. Enhancing Self- and Team Confidence
  56. Imagery
  57. Modelling
  58. Self-Talk
  59. Hypnosis
  60. Control the Controllables
  61. ‘Be a good coach to yourself’
  62. Body Language
  63. Food for Confidence Thoughts
  64. Summary
  65. Further reading:
  66. Advanced reading:
  67. Self-Confidence Resources
  68. What are Emotions?
  69. Emotions and Cricket Performance
  70. Strategies to Develop Emotional Control
  71. Reflection
  72. Self-Awareness
  73. Cue Words
  74. Imagery
  75. Music
  76. Focused Breathing
  77. Summary
  78. Further Reading:
  79. Advanced reading:
  80. Controlling Emotions Resources
  81. What is Leadership?
  82. The Effects of Leadership on Cricket
  83. The Role of the Cricket Captain
  84. Becoming a better Leader and Captain
  85. Man-Management
  86. Communication
  87. Resolving Conflict
  88. Summary
  89. Further reading:
  90. Advanced reading:
  91. Preparing to Perform
  92. What is Preparation?
  93. The Effects of Preparation on Cricket
  94. Preparing Effectively
  95. Playing to your Strengths
  96. What are Strengths?
  97. How does an understanding of strengths affect cricket?
  98. Summary
  99. Further reading:
  100. Advanced reading:
  101. What is a Successful Cricket Team?
  102. The Effects of Togetherness on the Team
  103. Building a Better Team
  104. Summary
  105. Further reading:
  106. Advanced reading:
  107. What is Decision-Making?
  108. The Effects of Decision-Making on Cricket Performance
  109. Enhancing Decision-Making
  110. Summary
  111. Further reading:
  112. Advanced reading: