Optimism Reframing- Rewriting the Interpretation
What it is
A grounded reinterpretation that reduces catastrophic thinking and reconnects athletes to what is controllable
Why it works
Keeps cognition flexible, accurate, and available for solutions rather than looping toward threat
Practice use
After a missed serve or hitting error, especially during high-rep drills.
Also useful when athletes start spiraling into “I can’t” or “I always do this.”
Game use
After repeated errors. When confidence dips
Success Indicators
Posture lifts, facial tension release, intention returns
Coaches Cues
Fixable; One point Reset; Next Ball