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Participant Guide

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What's Included

Page 1: Welcome & Overview

Session objectives
Ground rules
Key concepts preview

Page 2: The Zone / Flow State

What is flow?
Planning vs Execution mode
The Switch concept

Page 3: The Inner Critic

Inner Critic vs Inner Coach
Common patterns
Reframing exercise

Page 4: Practical Tools

3-Breath Reset technique
Pre-shot routine template
Mistake recovery protocol

Page 5: Action Plan

This week's practice
Progress tracking
Resources & next steps

Full Guide Content

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# Mental Game Introduction - Participant Handout

## Welcome

Today you'll learn practical mental game techniques to improve your pétanque performance.

### Session Objectives
- Understand flow states and how to access them
- Recognize and manage your inner critic
- Learn practical pressure management tools
- Create a simple pre-shot routine

### Ground Rules
1. What's shared here stays here
2. No judgment of others' experiences
3. Participation is voluntary
4. There are no wrong answers

---

## The Zone / Flow State

### What Is Flow?
Flow is when you're completely absorbed in the game. Time seems different, 
movements feel automatic, and performance is effortless.

### Two Modes of Playing

**Planning Mode (Outside Circle)**
- Analyze the situation
- Choose your strategy
- Decide throw type
- Think about technique

**Execution Mode (Inside Circle)**
- Eyes on target only
- Trust your training
- Automatic movement
- No analysis

### The Switch
The moment you step into the circle is your "switch" from thinking to doing.

**Practice:** As you step in, take one breath and let go of all analysis.

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## The Inner Critic

### Two Inner Voices

**Inner Critic (Unhelpful)**
- "How could you miss that?!"
- "You always choke under pressure"
- "You're terrible at this"
- Harsh, judgmental, absolute

**Inner Coach (Helpful)**
- "That went left"
- "Let's try again"
- "What can I learn?"
- Neutral, factual, growth-oriented

### Your Inner Critic Patterns

Write down what your inner voice says:

After a bad throw:
_________________________________________________

Under pressure:
_________________________________________________

About your abilities:
_________________________________________________

### Reframing Practice

Choose one Inner Critic statement. How would an Inner Coach say it?

Inner Critic: _________________________________________________

Inner Coach: _________________________________________________

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## Practical Tools

### Tool 1: 3-Breath Reset

Use this when you feel pressure building or after a mistake.

1. Breathe in for 4 counts
2. Hold for 2 counts
3. Breathe out for 6 counts
4. Repeat 3 times

**When to use:** Before important throws, after mistakes, when feeling tense

---

### Tool 2: Simple Pre-Shot Routine

**Outside Circle (Planning - 10 seconds)**
1. Look at the situation
2. Decide on your throw
3. Visualize the result

**Walking to Circle (Transition - 3 seconds)**
1. One deep breath
2. Let go of analysis

**Inside Circle (Execution - 5 seconds)**
1. Eyes on target only
2. Trust your training
3. Execute

**Your Routine:**

Outside Circle: _________________________________________________

Transition: _________________________________________________

Inside Circle: _________________________________________________

---

### Tool 3: Mistake Recovery Protocol

Elite players don't make fewer mistakes - they recover faster.

**3 Steps:**

1. **Observe** - State the fact neutrally
   - Not: "I'm so stupid!"
   - But: "That went left"

2. **Learn** - Extract useful information
   - "Wind stronger than I thought"
   - "Released too early"

3. **Reset** - Move forward
   - Use 3-breath reset
   - Eyes forward, not backward

---

## Your Action Plan

### This Week's Practice

One technique I'll practice:
_________________________________________________

When/where I'll practice it:
_________________________________________________

How I'll track progress:
_________________________________________________

### Resources

**Website:** carreau.app

**Recommended Starting Point:**
- [The Zone](/en/education/mental-game/the-zone/) - Deep dive into flow states
- [Mental Strength](/en/education/mental-game/mental-strength/) - Building resilience
- [Mindfulness](/en/education/mental-game/mindfulness/) - Daily practice guide

**Tools:**
- [Goal Template](/en/guides/templates/goal-template) - Structure your development
- [Diary Template](/en/guides/templates/diary-template) - Track your progress

### Questions?

Email: patrik.wiik@gmail.com

---

## Key Takeaways

1. **Flow happens when you stop thinking and start doing**
2. **Your Inner Coach is more helpful than your Inner Critic**
3. **Mental training is practical skills, not positive thinking**
4. **Start small, practice consistently, notice what changes**

Thank you for your participation today!

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Facilitator Slides

Slide Deck Overview

Total Slides: 25 Duration: 2-3 hours Format: PowerPoint (PPTX)

Slide Breakdown

Title Slide - Mental Game Introduction
Agenda - Session overview
Ground Rules - Creating safety
Opening Question - Best performance memory 5-8. The Zone Section - Flow state concepts 9-10. The Switch - Planning to execution
Break Slide 12-15. Inner Critic Section - Self-talk patterns 16-17. Reframing Exercise - Critic to Coach 18-21. Practical Tools - 3 techniques
Action Planning - This week's practice
Resources - Where to learn more
Closing - Final reflection
Thank You - Contact information

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SLIDE 1: TITLE
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Mental Game Introduction
Your First Steps in Sports Psychology for Pétanque

carreau.app


SLIDE 2: AGENDA
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Today's Journey

• Introduction & Ground Rules (20 min)
• The Zone / Flow State (40 min)
• Break (10 min)
• The Inner Critic (40 min)
• Practical Tools (40 min)
• Integration & Action Planning (20 min)


SLIDE 3: GROUND RULES
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Creating Safe Space

1. What's shared here stays here
2. No judgment of others' experiences
3. Participation is voluntary
4. There are no wrong answers


SLIDE 4: OPENING QUESTION
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Think of a time when you played your best pétanque.

• What did it feel like?
• What were you thinking about?
• What was different from usual?


SLIDE 5: THE ZONE
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What Is Flow?

"A state of complete absorption where:
• Time seems different
• Movements feel automatic
• Performance is effortless
• You're fully present"


SLIDE 6: TWO MODES
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Planning Mode vs Execution Mode

PLANNING (Outside Circle)
• Analyze situation
• Choose strategy
• Think about technique

EXECUTION (Inside Circle)
• Eyes on target
• Trust training
• Automatic movement


SLIDE 7: THE PROBLEM
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What Disrupts Flow?

• Over-thinking during execution
• Analyzing while performing
• Trying to control automatic movements
• Staying in "planning mode" too long


SLIDE 8: THE SWITCH
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From Thinking to Doing

The moment you step into the circle:
• Take one breath
• Let go of analysis
• Focus only on target
• Trust your training


SLIDE 9: EXERCISE
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Practice The Switch

1. Stand up
2. Imagine planning a shot (outside circle)
3. Take a breath
4. Step forward (into imaginary circle)
5. Let go of thinking
6. Focus on imaginary target


SLIDE 10: DEBRIEF
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What Did You Notice?

• Was it easy or hard to let go?
• What happened in your mind?
• How might this apply in games?


SLIDE 11: BREAK
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10 Minute Break

Stretch, chat, reflect


SLIDE 12: THE INNER CRITIC
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We All Have an Inner Voice

Sometimes it's helpful...
Sometimes it's harsh...

Let's explore that voice.


SLIDE 13: EXERCISE
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Inner Critic Inventory

Write down what your inner voice says:

1. After a bad throw
2. When you're under pressure
3. About your abilities


SLIDE 14: TWO VOICES
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Inner Critic vs Inner Coach

INNER CRITIC
• "How could you miss that?!"
• "You always choke"
• "You're terrible"

INNER COACH
• "That went left"
• "Let's try again"
• "What can I learn?"


SLIDE 15: THE DIFFERENCE
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Which Voice Helps Performance?

Critic: Creates tension, fear, hesitation
Coach: Creates learning, growth, resilience


SLIDE 16: REFRAMING
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Changing the Voice

Take one Inner Critic statement.
How would an Inner Coach say it?

Example:
Critic: "I'm so stupid!"
Coach: "That didn't work. What can I adjust?"


SLIDE 17: PRACTICE
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Your Turn

Reframe one of your Inner Critic statements.

Share with the group.


SLIDE 18: PRACTICAL TOOLS
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3 Techniques You Can Use Today

1. 3-Breath Reset
2. Simple Pre-Shot Routine
3. Mistake Recovery Protocol


SLIDE 19: 3-BREATH RESET
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Your Emergency Reset Button

1. Breathe in for 4 counts
2. Hold for 2 counts
3. Breathe out for 6 counts
4. Repeat 3 times

Let's practice together now.


SLIDE 20: PRE-SHOT ROUTINE
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Consistent Switch to Execution

OUTSIDE CIRCLE (10 sec)
• Look, decide, visualize

TRANSITION (3 sec)
• One breath, let go

INSIDE CIRCLE (5 sec)
• Eyes on target, execute


SLIDE 21: MISTAKE RECOVERY
--------------------------
3-Step Protocol

1. OBSERVE - State fact neutrally
   "That went left"

2. LEARN - Extract information
   "Wind stronger than I thought"

3. RESET - Move forward
   3-breath reset, eyes forward


SLIDE 22: ACTION PLANNING
-------------------------
This Week's Practice

Write down:
1. One technique you'll practice
2. When/where you'll practice it
3. How you'll track progress


SLIDE 23: RESOURCES
-------------------
Continue Your Journey

Website: carreau.app

Start with:
• The Zone - Flow states
• Mental Strength - Building resilience
• Mindfulness - Daily practice

Tools:
• Goal Template
• Diary Template


SLIDE 24: CLOSING
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Final Reflection

One word to describe how you're feeling right now.


SLIDE 25: THANK YOU
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Mental Training Is a Skill

Start small.
Practice consistently.
Notice what changes.

Questions: patrik.wiik@gmail.com
Website: carreau.app

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Summary Sheet

One-page takeaway for participants to keep.

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# Mental Game Quick Reference

## The 3 Core Concepts

### 1. The Zone (Flow State)
**What:** Complete absorption in the game
**How:** Switch from planning to execution
**Key:** Let go of thinking when you step into the circle

### 2. The Inner Critic
**What:** Harsh, judgmental self-talk
**How:** Reframe to Inner Coach voice
**Key:** Neutral observation, not harsh judgment

### 3. Pressure Response
**What:** Physical and mental tension under pressure
**How:** Use reset techniques
**Key:** Perform well despite nerves, not without them

---

## The 3 Essential Tools

### Tool 1: 3-Breath Reset
1. In for 4, hold for 2, out for 6
2. Repeat 3 times
3. Use before important throws or after mistakes

### Tool 2: Pre-Shot Routine
- **Outside:** Look, decide, visualize (10 sec)
- **Transition:** Breathe, let go (3 sec)
- **Inside:** Eyes on target, execute (5 sec)

### Tool 3: Mistake Recovery
1. **Observe:** "That went left" (neutral fact)
2. **Learn:** "Wind stronger" (extract info)
3. **Reset:** 3-breath reset, eyes forward

---

## This Week's Practice

□ Practice 3-breath reset daily
□ Create your pre-shot routine
□ Notice your Inner Critic patterns
□ Use mistake recovery protocol

---

## Resources

**Website:** carreau.app
**Email:** patrik.wiik@gmail.com

**Next Steps:**
1. Read [The Zone](/en/education/mental-game/the-zone/)
2. Use [Goal Template](/en/guides/templates/goal-template)
3. Track progress in [Diary](/en/guides/templates/diary-template)

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Exercise Worksheets

Interactive worksheets for in-session activities. Participants can use these digitally or take notes on their own devices.

Worksheet 1: Inner Critic Inventory

Worksheet 2: Reframing Practice

Worksheet 3: Pre-Shot Routine Builder

Worksheet 4: Action Plan

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