Purpose for Players: 

• To create a dependable mental anchor under pressure—something familiar to fall back on during high-stress moments.

How Coaches Should Deliver: 

Explain: 

• Every great player has a unique, repeatable pre-throw sequence that signals the body: It’s time to throw. 

Drill: 

1. Player experiments with a short sequence (e.g., step to the oche → set feet → 2 breaths → eyes on target → mantra → draw back → throw). 

2. Repeat sequence exactly the same for every throw, whether in practice or competition. 

Coaching Cue: 

Video players to show them any inconsistencies in routine timing or order. 

Pressure Simulation:

 

Recreate match tension (crowd noise, mock finals) so the routine is stress-tested.