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Every athlete makes mistakes. The ones who succeed aren't the ones who make fewer errors — they're the ones who move on fastest. Dwelling on a bad play costs you the next one too.
Research shows it takes about 5 seconds for a mistake to trigger a mental spiral. That's your window to reset.
One mistake doesn't have to lead to another. But when you replay the error in your mind, your focus shifts backward instead of forward. Your body tenses, your reactions slow, and you're more likely to make another mistake. Breaking this chain is what next-play mentality is all about.
What would you do?
You made a bad pass 30 seconds ago. Now you have the ball again. Your brain keeps replaying the bad pass. What do you focus on?