Old Mo
November
2007
Shooting
Tip
by: Dan Schindler
Surely you’ve noticed. On game day,
the rivals clash on the field as we watch. It won’t be long before
one team gets momentum on their side. This can also apply to a
player in tennis, golf and shooting. More than just an energy,
momentum can be a force. In football and basketball, when a team
really gets some momentum underway, the opposing coach will usually
call a time out. More than just giving his team a chance to rest and
set the new plan, the objective is to stop, then reverse the
momentum to their favor. Highs and lows in a match are simply
momentum shifts.
So developing some personal momentum would be an asset to your game.
Because it’s not a perfect world and each of us has our share of
problems, instead of dwelling on the negatives so much, it’s to our
advantage to reward ourselves for our accomplishments. Shooting well
on one pair, one station, or one tournament should be savored.
That’s where momentum comes from. Absorbing the
gratification—immersing yourself in the joy—fuels an accelerating
performance that shouldn’t be allowed to languish and fade.
While we can’t buy or force momentum, we can create it if we choose
to. Each victory, large or small, can be used effectively to build
momentum, but it’s up to us as individuals to be the catalyst, the
initiators of our own momentum. When engaged, momentum is a palpable
energy that can be used to create higher and higher degrees of
success.
I recommend you not underestimate the power of momentum. It is an
inspiring force that delivers peak performances.
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