There is a feeling of being in the present, of being totally absorbed in the moment, with no sense of time. A feeling of that everything is effortless . Movements are smooth, even graceful, with the mind and body in perfect harmony. The game feels as if it requires little or no effort. In other words, there is a feeling of being on autopilot with no interference from thoughts or emotions.
Athletes perform better when apparently no conscious thoughts are involved.
A footballer needs to be able to think about tactics, and who is around him, but the idea of not being distracted by emotions applies. Being in control . You feel in control, so that what you think will happen does happen. A sense of enjoyment. Peak performance is not obtained when we are bored.