When athletes make adjustments, four factors come into play. Coaches, along with the athletes should assess these factors and make the appropriate changes to their routines. Competence Specific skills are needed in sports. Fundamental practice, spaced repetition, and teaching and learning of these specific skills are needed to take place. Players must be able to complete and control the desired action, i.e. throw a certain pitch in a certain location. Physical ability is needed as well as fundamental knowledge - i.e. the player has to be strong enough to shoot from 3-point range. Proper relaxation and focus of the mind and...
