Allright so I was reading this article about "the zone" coach, who teaches famous people in sport like Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter, and Dennis Rodman, all how to play in a special mental state where they are more effective.
The zone is a mental place where you can act more intuitivly and respond better. It focuses on clearing the clutter from your mind so that you only focus on one thing at a time, slip that punch, shoot the basket, hit the baseball. It removes worries and fears and other negative things that will effect you.
He says that to achieve the zone, your jaw must be loose. You cannot be in the zone with a tight jaw. Just imagine Derek Jeter, who yawns at the plate, or Michael Jordan who had his tounge out while he slammed dunked, or Muhammed Ali who was famous for losing his mouth piece during the fight because he had his mouth open.
At this point I went HEY WAIT A MINUETE. Ali had his jaw open because over 15 rounds you need to breathe so you open your mouth for air. Something my trainer yells at me for, I usually get winded and need to open my mouth in round 3.
But what do you guys think. Was Ali fighting in the Zone? Or was he just tired? Is this **** BS. Or should we all try to fight with our jaw relaxed.
The zone is a mental place where you can act more intuitivly and respond better. It focuses on clearing the clutter from your mind so that you only focus on one thing at a time, slip that punch, shoot the basket, hit the baseball. It removes worries and fears and other negative things that will effect you.
He says that to achieve the zone, your jaw must be loose. You cannot be in the zone with a tight jaw. Just imagine Derek Jeter, who yawns at the plate, or Michael Jordan who had his tounge out while he slammed dunked, or Muhammed Ali who was famous for losing his mouth piece during the fight because he had his mouth open.
At this point I went HEY WAIT A MINUETE. Ali had his jaw open because over 15 rounds you need to breathe so you open your mouth for air. Something my trainer yells at me for, I usually get winded and need to open my mouth in round 3.
But what do you guys think. Was Ali fighting in the Zone? Or was he just tired? Is this **** BS. Or should we all try to fight with our jaw relaxed.
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