British tennis player Jack Draper attributed his victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the Indian Wells Tennis Championship to a crucial pep talk he gave himself during a toilet break. After losing six consecutive games in the second set, Draper motivated himself in the bathroom, prompting a remarkable transformation in his performance for the decisive third set. This moment illustrates the power of self-talk, a strategy emphasized in modern sports psychology for its role in enhancing performance and self-control in high-pressure situations.
Draper revealed that he motivated himself with an energetic talk in the bathroom before taking to the court for the decisive third set, which he seemed to play in a transformed manner.
Draper claimed his eventual victory was largely down to this pivotal moment, explaining how 'talking to himself' inspired him to eventual victory.
Self-instructional training is one of the technical terms for self-talk, first used in the 1960s with impulsive children trying to learn self-control.
Modern sports psychology emphasizes the benefits of positive self-talk, as high-performance athletes often need to 'get a grip' rapidly during live competitions.
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