Why Can’t I Play the Way I Practice?

Why can't I hit my best shots when I need them--like the pros do? "Why can't I play the way I practice?" "Why can't hit my best shots when I need them most?" "I don't understand what happened, I was playing so well all week. Then when I played the tournament I played so much worse." Is there a player who hasn't asked these questions? Is there a coach who hasn't heard them from his players? Is there any way to bridge this gap between practice and competition? The answer is yes, absolutely. I know because I have helped players make this leap many times. The performance gap between the ability to hit shots in practice versus matches is a fundamental barrier every competitive player must overcome to realize his or her potential. Unfortunately many players never do. In this article, we'll take a look at the four barriers that keep players from playing the way that you are really capable. Then I'll introduce clear, step by step solutions to help you overcome them and unlock your ability to hit your best shots when it counts most. The 4 Barriers Insufficient Self Awareness Short-Term Focus Irrelevant Stimuli Sub-Optimal Communication There...