Practice this skill by approaching training and competition with positive goals. Also, help athletes look at situations in a positive light. Practice concentration and focus. Help children have a clear mind before stepping onto the playing field. Encourage them to leave all other distractions behind.
Positive visualization is the ability to imagine a desired outcome, and then make it happen.
Learn the game. Encourage athletes to learn everything about their game or sport. Learning to push through nonharmful pain and fatigue gives children confidence and enables them to extend their limits. Parents can facilitate relaxation by ensuring children are on time and ready to play, and by engaging in casual conversation or other distractions, if necessary. Go to games or view television.