Owning the Middle of Practice
Winning the middle of practice builds consistency and mental stamina.
Most athletes are sharp at the start of practice and locked in at the end — but lose focus in the middle. That’s where sloppy habits develop.
Owning the middle is a competitive advantage because it’s where most players mentally fade.
How to dominate the middle:
- Reset posture and effort halfway through
- Re-establish one technical cue
- Lift teammates with communication
- Increase intention, not volume
Abernethy, Attention and Performance (2001)
Win the Middle\n• Most players fade mid-practice\n• Reset mindset + posture\n• Push through the lull
Lock in during the middle 10 minutes of practice today.
