Developing self-control

Approach: Deep-breathing

Deep-breathing is used to slow down the intake of air into the lungs. Breathing is controlled by focusing on the process of breathing in, filling the lungs, holding the breath and slowing exhaling. This will allow an athlete to remain calm and perhaps lower their heart rate.

Approach	Organisation	Progression and challenge
Deep-breathing	When there is a feeling of self-control being lost, take deep breaths.	Use deep-breathing before and during a performance if possible – perhaps by reducing the number of breaths. Take big, slow, controlled breaths to try to calm feelings of loss of control.

Approach	Deep-breathing
Organisation	When there is a feeling of self-control being lost, take deep breaths.
Progression and challenge	Use deep-breathing before and during a performance if possible – perhaps by reducing the number of breaths. Take big, slow, controlled breaths to try to calm feelings of loss of control.

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Approach: Deep-breathing

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