Missed Goal. Do Push-ups, Right?

While getting in a brief workout Tueaday evening, July 5, 2022, at an outdoor multipurpose field, I asked a young soccer player, who looked to be about 14 years young and was shooting on net...

"Hey, do you ever do push-ups for every shot you miss?"

"No. I don't know what's wrong with me today," he smiled.

I thought my comment was appropriate as well, glad you like it. It made me think, for every empty net goal I miss in soccer ⚽️, ice hockey 🏒, basketball 🏀,  and other sports, I should perform some type of extra physical, or mental (hmm, maybe any other "lly" skill set) drill.

The "llys": physically, mentally 🧠, spiritually 🙏 financially 💰...you get it.

It makes sense, right ✅? 

If you miss a wide open net, and your shot is uncontested, you should do something extra, whether it includes push-ups, lunges, sprints, ladders (gasers), etc. Should it be tailored to your sport or activity? Maybe. 

Is it punishment? Nah.

Could the extra work improve your athleticism, discipline, or skills in a sport or activity? Sure.

Two declarations for you:

1) Positive reinforcement. The next time you see someone miss an open net or miss an opportunity that resembles an open net (e.g., fumbling an easy business call by not calling after your team members agreed about the call) and uncontested scenario, ask or comment to the individual about performing another skill (see below) as discipline for the miss. Watch your tone and approach because you could c9me

2) Positive self-reinforcement. The same rules above apply to your pursuits. What will you choose as your extra skill...not punishment?

The Extras

Sports: free throws, lay-ups, gasers or ladders; sprints; juggles; stick handling; up-downs; one-sided swim strokes; wall-ball reaction; serves; and more.

Writing: jotting down 10 words that start with a certain letter; speed read a page; speed write, rap flow; poetry flow; and more.

Professional: read over new knowledge; review concepts; work-related games to decrease stress; and more.

Good and new topic to improve a village - speak up with a positive tone, and you might make a player better.

Derek | @teemptraining | derekteempt@gmail.com