The 3 Reasons We Make Mistakes

I was watching ESPN and they were talking about a quarterback who was having issues throwing interceptions. 

The interviewer said that there are three reasons that a quarterback throws an interception:

1 - You get fooled by what you are seeing.

2 - You panic under pressure and you get rid of the ball before you have too.

3 - You force things or try too hard to make things happen.

I started thinking about my own kids and the mistakes that they make in other sports, and this definitely applies to them and applies to other sports.

When my daughter is playing basketball or soccer and she turns it over, almost every time the mistake is because of one of those three examples. It really comes down to:

1 - See the play that you want to make.

2 - Relax under pressure, and don't let them speed you up.

3 - Don't force anything; take what the defense gives you.

It also comes down to practice and strategy. The more skilled we are, the faster and more efficient we can play. Being skilled and confident in your skills will help you see the game better, relax and play at your own speed, and make the right play.

Having a good system where the team knows how to attack and where the outlet will help as well. When athletes are getting pressured, them knowing where their outlets are and how to get out of trouble helps set them up for success.