Written by Lize Botha
Written by Lize Botha
Written by Lize Botha
Welcome to the final part of the blog series on perception. To recap, in the first blog, we discussed the theories of perception, highlighting that perception in netball isn’t just instinct – it’s a trainable skill rooted in psychology. From early theories to modern coaching approaches, understanding how we read space, anticipate play, and react […]
Written by Lize Botha
In the previous blog post on perception, we looked at original theorists such as Sigmund Freud and newer theorists such as Dr. Derek Panchuk. The idea was that training perception comes down to the subconscious mind, where we need to train certain scenarios for us to recognize them in a game situation. Although this is […]
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Perception… it’s as simple as knowing where to offload your no-look pass, or is it? How do we know which space to move into on court? Where to receive the ball safely? How to position ourselves to evade a defender or take an intercept? Perception is everything in netball—and most sports. Psychology has a lot […]
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As humans, our brains are wired to perform in certain ways, but hormones also influence our emotions, motivation, and drive. These factors can make it difficult to perform at our best for long periods. Having some simple tips and tricks, or hacks, can help motivate you and take your game to the next level without […]
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In the game of baseball there are nine players on the field: three outfielders, four infield players, the catcher, and the pitcher. Half the game consists of batting and running bases, and the other half fielding and pitching. From the basic description of the game, it is noticeable that the pitcher plays a significant role […]
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Welcome to The Psychology of Sport Blog, where we explore the mental side of athletic performance. The blog will focus on how changing our mindset can elevate our game on the netball court – and in life. Practicing to be cognitively strong allows us to push through the final quarter of the game, it helps […]