Love it! I have started to see more and more skaters with ‘focus’ words written on their arms or knees above the pads so they can read them when sitting on the bench!

That’s really interesting SubZ! I can definitely see how exercising your EYE focus can help with your reactions and mental acuity! Cool tip :)

“I find that if I just focus on each jam, I dont get nearly as worked up and can remain calm, which has been helpful to my teammates.”
Yes, one jam at a time is a great way to help you stay present in the moment! The game of roller derby is divided into jams, why not use it to our advantage! It allows you to focus on what is happening NOW and, more importantly, what you need to do in that given moment (using the 4 dimensions of focus).
By taking it one jam at a time, it helps prevent dwelling on past mistakes or get caught up trying to predict the outcome of the game.

This is a great example of using the different dimensions of focus! You take in what’s happening around you (broad-external) and use the information to develop and execute a plan (narrow-internal). You’re focus in the moment!

“It stops me from getting in my own head and keeps nerves at bay!” -Yes this is true! By concentrating on cues happening around you to stay in the moment, your mind has no space to think about nerves or random thoughts.