Resetting After Mistakes
Resetting quickly after mistakes keeps athletes composed and competitive.
Mistakes happen in every sport. What separates great competitors is how fast they reset after an error. Athletes who dwell on mistakes lose the next play too; athletes who reset quickly take momentum back.
Resetting is a skill. It takes practice to breathe, refocus, and move on without emotion dragging you backward.
Quick reset tools:
- Exhale long and slow
- Say a short cue like 'next play'
- Fix one technical detail
- Re-engage with strong body language
Gordon, Psychological Recovery Strategies in Sport (2014)
Reset Fast\n• Mistakes happen\n• Fast resets protect momentum\n• Breath + cue = new play
Use one reset cue next time you mess up during practice.
