In the recent men's basketball match against New Zealand, despite the eventual victory, the performance of the two main players caused concern among the majority of fans. Zhou Qi, as the core player of the team, has been pinned on high hopes before. His outstanding talent and outstanding performances last year have earned him numerous accolades. But in this game, his confrontational ability has dropped significantly, and his offensive performance is not satisfactory. Although his late-minute free throws helped the team rally, overall form was a marked decline compared to last year.
Another player, Zhang Zhenlin, also appeared to lack confidence in the game. Although he was in very good form early in the warm-up matches, his attacking awareness was noticeably weakened against New Zealand, with several missed scoring opportunities. Such a state has undoubtedly put a lot of pressure on the team.
As can be seen from this match, the state of the players is not only related to their physical condition, but also to their psychological state. Long-term games and training will undoubtedly cause certain damage to the player's body, but what is more critical is how to adjust your mentality at key moments and play your best.
For young players like Zhou Qi and Zhang Zhenlin, they may not have enough experience to deal with such pressure. But it's also how they grow, and through competitions like this, they can better understand themselves, find their shortcomings and do better in future games.
Overall, the game, although victorious, also exposed some problems for the team. Hopefully, in the next matches, the team will be able to adjust to its best performance.
In sports, we often focus on the physical condition of our players, their speed, strength and endurance. But few people realize that mental states also play a decisive role. In fact, the body and mind influence each other, a healthy state of mind can promote the best performance of the body, while physical fatigue and injuries can lead to mental breakdown.
First of all, we must understand that every top athlete has gone through countless training and competitions. Their bodies are trained very well, but that doesn't mean they always perform at their best in competition. Because the competition is not only a contest of the body, but also a contest of the mind. When faced with a strong opponent, or in crucial moments of play, the mentality of the players often plays a decisive role.
There are players who are able to stay calm in key moments and they don't lose their rhythm due to external pressure. They are able to accurately execute the coach's tactics and make the right decisions. Such players are often able to play well in the game and help the team win.
But there are also players who can become nervous and anxious at key moments. They may be overly conservative for fear of mistakes, or make bad decisions because they are in a hurry. Such players tend to lose their style in the game, leading to the defeat of the team.
So why are some players able to stay calm in crucial moments while others lose control? This has to do with their mental training. Many of the top sports teams have dedicated psychologists who help players adjust psychologically, help them build self-confidence, and overcome fears and anxiety.
In addition to professional psychological training, the player's own experience and personality will also affect their mentality. Experienced players are often better able to cope with situations in the game and they know how to adjust their mentality to bring out the best in the game. Cheerful and optimistic players tend to be better able to cope with the pressure of the game, they will not blame themselves for a mistake, but will quickly adjust their condition and continue to work hard for the team.
In general, the state of a player is not only related to their body, but also to their mental state. A healthy mindset can help players perform at their best in the game and win. An unstable mindset can lead to players losing themselves in the game and leading to the defeat of the team. Therefore, mental training is very important for every athlete.