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Bad-Hop Reset

Separate bad luck from a real mistake so it doesn’t shake you.

The routine

  1. 1Name it: "bad hop, not on me."
  2. 2One breath.
  3. 3Reset feet, stay aggressive on the next one.
  4. 4Say: "Ready, attack.”

Cues

Self-talk cue
“Ready, attack the next.”
Breath pattern
One quick reset breath.
Physical anchor
A small hop to reset your feet.
Reflection
Did I get tentative on the next ball after the bad hop?

When & how to use it

When: After a ball that took a bad hop or was uncatchable.

Practice it: Talk yourself through "not on me" so it’s automatic.

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