Optimism Reframe

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

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