🚀 Fun Fact: Have you ever felt like your brain is jam-packed with thoughts, especially when you're nervous? That's kind of like working memory running out of space!

• Attention: It's how we focus on certain things while ignoring others. It's crucial for making decisions, especially in sports!
  • Fun Analogy: Think of attention like a spotlight on a stage. What's in the spotlight is what we focus on, and everything else is in the dark.
• Distractions: Anything that diverts our attention. Can be:
  • Deliberate (like faking a pass in basketball 🏀)
  • Environmental (a super loud crowd 📢)
  • Internal (like fearing you might trip over 🙈)
  • External (many opponents rushing towards you 🏃‍♂️)
• Working Memory: Think of this like your brain's RAM. It’s where we hold and process info temporarily.
  • Real-World Example: Ever tried remembering a shopping list without writing it down? That's your working memory in action!
  • Beware: Worrying (like "What if I miss the shot?") eats up this precious memory space.

• In the 1999 British Open golf championship, Jean focused on the regular objective of golf: fewest shots. But circumstances required a different approach. His usual goal distracted him, and it cost him the win!
• Lesson: Always pay attention to the most important thing in the moment.