Expect things to get difficult. When the pain or pressure hits, acknowledge it: "Here it is. This is what I trained for."
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Do you have a specific "reset" routine you use when things go wrong? Expect things to get difficult
Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. This resets the Vagus nerve. hold for 4
Focus on one small cue (e.g., "fast hands" or "eyes up") rather than the final score.
Anxiety causes muscle tension, which ruins fluid movement.