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Cricket Batting Mindset: The 6-Step Mental Routine That Works
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In this episode of Cricket Matters, we dive into one of the most crucial—and often overlooked—aspects of the game: the mental side of batting. We share the proven six-step mental routine that can help cricketers of all levels improve focus, confidence, and performance at the crease.
You’ll Learn:
- Why mindset separates good players from great ones
We explore how elite athletes—from cricketers to basketball legends—use mental clarity to gain a competitive edge and perform under pressure. - How to control nerves and emotions before batting
Understand the physiological and psychological responses to pressure and how to manage them with intentional actions. - A breakdown of the two-phase batting mindset routine
Learn the specifics of the Recover and Refocus phases, including actionable steps like Reset, Reflect, Relax, and Plan, Set, Cue. - The importance of building personal pre-ball rituals
Discover how professional athletes develop repeatable routines to stay calm and consistent between deliveries.
Key Takeaways:
- Mental clarity can make or break your innings.
Losing focus for even a single ball can end your time at the crease, making mindset just as vital as technique. - The "Recover" phase helps you move on from the previous ball.
Reset, Reflect, and Relax are designed to process the last delivery and emotionally reset for the next. - The "Refocus" phase prepares you for what’s next.
Planning your intent, setting your stance, and using a personal cue helps eliminate distractions and build consistency. - Personal rituals act as performance anchors.
Repeating the same physical and mental actions before each ball helps eliminate nervous energy and fosters confidence. - This mental routine is rooted in research, not guesswork.
The six steps are supported by psychology and sport science, with parallels in disciplines like baseball, tennis, and basketball.
Quotes:
"The thing that separates the best players from the good players is what goes on between the ears."
"If you can’t learn to switch off, you’ll fatigue—and not just physically, but mentally."
"Top professionals have the same routine ball after ball—it’s what allows them to perform under pressure."
Find James on:
- Instagram: @jamesbreese
- Twitter: @_jamesbreese
To learn more about Cricket Matters and download your FREE copy of The High-Performance Handbook, please visit www.cricketmatters.com
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Why the Mental Game Is the Game (00:00:42)
3. Routine, Nerves, and Control (00:02:59)
4. Phase One: Recover (Reset, Reflect, Relax) (00:04:03)
5. Phase Two: Refocus (Plan, Set, Cue) (00:08:08)
76 episodes
Cricket Batting Mindset: The 6-Step Mental Routine That Works
Cricket Matters - Expert Cricket Coaching, Mindset & Performance Tips
Manage episode 484165586 series 3438679
In this episode of Cricket Matters, we dive into one of the most crucial—and often overlooked—aspects of the game: the mental side of batting. We share the proven six-step mental routine that can help cricketers of all levels improve focus, confidence, and performance at the crease.
You’ll Learn:
- Why mindset separates good players from great ones
We explore how elite athletes—from cricketers to basketball legends—use mental clarity to gain a competitive edge and perform under pressure. - How to control nerves and emotions before batting
Understand the physiological and psychological responses to pressure and how to manage them with intentional actions. - A breakdown of the two-phase batting mindset routine
Learn the specifics of the Recover and Refocus phases, including actionable steps like Reset, Reflect, Relax, and Plan, Set, Cue. - The importance of building personal pre-ball rituals
Discover how professional athletes develop repeatable routines to stay calm and consistent between deliveries.
Key Takeaways:
- Mental clarity can make or break your innings.
Losing focus for even a single ball can end your time at the crease, making mindset just as vital as technique. - The "Recover" phase helps you move on from the previous ball.
Reset, Reflect, and Relax are designed to process the last delivery and emotionally reset for the next. - The "Refocus" phase prepares you for what’s next.
Planning your intent, setting your stance, and using a personal cue helps eliminate distractions and build consistency. - Personal rituals act as performance anchors.
Repeating the same physical and mental actions before each ball helps eliminate nervous energy and fosters confidence. - This mental routine is rooted in research, not guesswork.
The six steps are supported by psychology and sport science, with parallels in disciplines like baseball, tennis, and basketball.
Quotes:
"The thing that separates the best players from the good players is what goes on between the ears."
"If you can’t learn to switch off, you’ll fatigue—and not just physically, but mentally."
"Top professionals have the same routine ball after ball—it’s what allows them to perform under pressure."
Find James on:
- Instagram: @jamesbreese
- Twitter: @_jamesbreese
To learn more about Cricket Matters and download your FREE copy of The High-Performance Handbook, please visit www.cricketmatters.com
Chapters
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Why the Mental Game Is the Game (00:00:42)
3. Routine, Nerves, and Control (00:02:59)
4. Phase One: Recover (Reset, Reflect, Relax) (00:04:03)
5. Phase Two: Refocus (Plan, Set, Cue) (00:08:08)
76 episodes
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