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Welcome to FOCUS THE MENTAL ASPECT OF OUR GAME

Welcome to FOCUS THE MENTAL ASPECT OF OUR GAME. Getting Back In The Game. FOCUS Topics For This Presentation. What is focus and why is it important for umpiring How does one become focused before the game? Identifying Enemies of and focus breakers

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Welcome to FOCUS THE MENTAL ASPECT OF OUR GAME

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  1. Welcome to FOCUSTHE MENTAL ASPECT OF OUR GAME Getting Back In The Game

  2. FOCUS Topics For This Presentation • What is focus and why is it important for umpiring • How does one become focused before the game? • Identifying Enemies of and focus breakers • How to regain one’s focus or your partner (s) focus once it is lost.

  3. FOCUSGetting Back In The GameWhat Is Focus? • Focus is concentration on what you are doing • Knowing what is going on around you using your sight and sounds and your game elements • Mentally blocking out distractions not related to the game • Focus is winning the mental part of the game by using your sight and sound , managing your emotions

  4. FOCUSWhat Is Focus?Why is Focus important for umpires? • Focusing builds our credibility with the teams and players • Importance of perception and body language • Being where you need to be when you need to be there • Mentally managing the moment of the game

  5. FOCUSGetting Back In The GameWhy is Focus important? • When does game focus begin and end? • Helps build your game management skills • Because the game, all games deserve your attention (Focus) • To be able to do your job properly

  6. FOCUSGetting Back In The GameHow do you become focused before the game? • Learn how to leave distractions away from the game • Recognize the level of play and prepare accordingly • Start thinking of the game before arriving at park

  7. FOCUSGetting Back In The GameHow do you become focused before the game? • Always give yourself plenty of time • Having a good pregame with your crew • Being in good physical and mental shape

  8. FOCUSHow to gain Focus before the game • Learn to be where you are suppose to be when you are suppose to be there • Clear Attitude • Focus on mechanics you want to work on during the game • Work on people skills

  9. FOCUSGetting Back In The GameIdentifying Focus ENEMIES/BREAKERS • Weather • Injuries • Protests • Personal situations

  10. FOCUSGetting Back In The GameIdentifying Focus ENEMIES/BREAKERS • Late arrivals • Poor mechanics • Fatigue • Previous game problems

  11. FOCUSTechniques to regain Focus during the game • Learn to relax • Trust your mechanics • Recognizing a mistake • Recognize when you or your partners are starting to lose focus • Every game is different , prepare that way compensate and adjust

  12. FOCUSGetting Back In The GameHow to help your partner regain their lost Focus • Find a time to talk to them • Help them feel comfortable • Be positive and honest at the same time

  13. FOCUSGetting Back In The Game • Learn to relax but not lose focus on the game. • Trust your training • Trust your partner(s) • Have confidence in yourself • Don’t allow your focus to be lost • You are not alone • Even the best umpires lose focus from timeto time

  14. FOCUSRemember when • Every veteran umpire was new at one time • We all have had help to get where we are today • Look forward to working with a new umpire and help them learn from our experience • Remember , we are all in this together • Our mental game is as important as our mechanical game

  15. FOCUS Interactive audience Questions and thoughts

  16. FOCUSWhy is it so importantfor the game? Because the game, players, coaches and fans deserve it We are ASA Umpires The Best There Is

  17. FocusGetting back in the game Thank you for your focus getting us back in the game

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