Arousal and Anxiety

Presentation given as part of a L2 course

Transcript

1. Arousal and Anxiety L2 course
2. https://youtu.be/ TFroUITgYdY?t=1064
3. What do we see? • Reo Wilde is very abrupt in his pre-shot routine. Koreans generally much smoother in their movements. • Americans much more exuberant in celebration - big high fives, strong interaction with the coach, high energy level. Koreans more subdued, gentle fist bumps, no obvious interaction with coach. • Both anchor archers (Gellentien and Kim J) are vocal, talking to the archers on the line. Braden talks a lot more.
4. What do we see? • Gellentien in particular is very shuffly for most of the match - shifting his weight, looking around. He appears steady and calm on the line, but the energy is bubbling underneath. • How do the Koreans deal with the first 9? Hard to gauge an obvious behavioural response - this is probably good! • Last shot by Kim J goes off really fast and bang in the X - pressure is off so he relaxes.
5. Weinberg & Gould (2011) A general physiological and psychological activation, varying on a continuum to from deep sleep to excitement What is arousal?
6. What is arousal? • Emotional energy • Physical energy • Conscious brain activity
7. Low arousal • Weak shot • Skipping parts of the shot sequence • Distracted • Indifferent
8. High arousal • Very aggressive shot • Lack of follow through • Agitated behaviour • Tension • Overthinking
9. Anxiety • Anxiety is a negative emotional response to high arousal • Stress • Worry • Technical meltdown
10. Controlling anxiety • Preparation! • Kit • Technique • Familiarity with venue, companions etc • Timekeeping • Experience
11. Hann's IZOF • Individual zone of optimal functioning
12. Find the zone • 2 minutes, 3 ways to change arousal level
13. Increase Arousal • Positive self talk • Being energetic • Focusing on an aggressive shot • High fives with team mates
14. Decrease Arousal • Deep breathing • Yawning • Stretching • Closing your eyes • Sitting down
15. It depends! • Not every archer has the same optimal arousal level • Help your archers to find what works for them, and give them strategies to raise or lower arousal levels • Find out what makes your archers anxious, and work on strategies to alleviate nerves
16. Questions?