A Checklist to Eliminate Mental Errors

The following is something I came up with for my Legion players so they could see just how much mental errors make a difference in a game. By analyzing game footage and discussing individual plays, players can identify patterns in their decision-making that lead to mistakes. This process not only highlights the importance of mental clarity but also introduces overcoming selfdoubt strategies to enhance their confidence. Implementing these strategies can significantly reduce errors and elevate overall performance in future matches. By prioritizing this analysis, players can progress toward mastering the mental game, which is essential for sustained success. Building a strong mental foundation allows them to stay focused and composed under pressure, ultimately translating into better on-field performance. As players continue to practice these skills, they will find themselves making quicker, more effective decisions during critical moments in a match.

I have it on a clipboard and I put it up in the dugout by the gate so they will see it as they will go out on the field. Believe it or not, it has worked extremely well. They see this and become more focused the second they walk out on the field.

Mental errors are more expensive than you think.

1. Mental errors can cause you lack of concentration.
2. Mental errors can cause your teammates lack of concentration.
3. Mental errors can cost your team a run.
4. Mental errors will cost your team the game.
5. Mental errors can lose a run for your team.
6. Mental errors can cause lack of trust from your teammates.
7. Mental errors will cost your team the game.
8. Mental errors can cause lack of trust from your coaches.
9. Mental errors can cost you playing time.
10. Mental errors will cost your team the game.
11. Mental errors sometimes never go away.
12. Mental errors will not go away if you continue to think about them.
13. Mental errors will cost your team the game.
14. Mental errors will make you look funny.
15. Mental errors will make the other team laugh at you.
16. Mental errors will make the other team think you are a push-over.
17. Mental errors will cost your team the game.
18. Mental errors do not have to be made.
19. Mental errors can be avoided with proper pre-game preparation.
20. Mental errors will cost your team the game.
21. Mental errors will be punished.
22. Mental errors will cost your team the game.
23. Do not be the victim of a mental error!!!!