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\"Hayabusa\"<\/p>\n

Head Space for Tunnel Competitions<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Hi Roy<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Our team entered the Rosendaal ISR 4-way competition recently, which was my first tunnel competition. I\u2019ve done 6 competitions from an aeroplane and found the head space was very different. In an aircraft there is some time where I go into my own head; I have a system for running through the dive and visualizing from within, from above, in slow motion, and in fast forward. But this isn\u2019t possible in a tunnel competition, as you don\u2019t seem to get any time to yourself. It’s all so busy and hectic. One minute, people are high-fiving and wishing us a good round, the next we\u2019re outside the chamber watching the team before us, then suddenly it\u2019s our turn.<\/em><\/p>\n

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I get a feeling like, ‘But, I am not ready!’ \u2026 but I\u2019ve known this was coming for 2 hours! Can you help me fix my head space for the tunnel like I would in the sky?<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Thank you<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Davide<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Hayabusa<\/p>\n

Hi Davide<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

As you already mentioned, there is a big difference between an outdoor and indoor competition regarding distraction control. <\/p>\n

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The advantage of competing outdoors is that it gives us those important last 15 minutes in the plane, to do our final mental prep. Usually here you don\u2019t have many distractions and you\u2019re used to going through this routine. If you have found a good personalized mental prep for jumping, you just need to make a few adjustments to make it work in the tunnel as well.<\/p>\n

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Distraction Control<\/h1>\n

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The difference during tunnel competitions is that here there is so much more going on that can distract us. We usually don\u2019t have our own quiet space to sit. There are many people all over the place, lots of noise and many friends that want to have a talk and high-five, TV screens that show our jumps live, and teams entering and exiting the tunnel. We are also not used to going from the waiting area, to the line-up for entering the tunnel, to the flying chamber, while our opponents are just in front or behind us. We must be able to shut all this distraction out and stay in our \u2018own zone\u2019.<\/p>\n

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those last minutes are mine and I don\u2019t share them with anybody besides my teammates<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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During our tunnel training we must practice learning to put all these kind of distractions out of our mind. It is here, in training, where we have to learn it as much as possible. We need to learn how to focus 100% on our next jump or entrance. Of course, the more tunnel meets you will do, the more experienced you will become. You will understand how to adjust your preparation better for the next time. It is always work in progress. <\/p>\n

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Focus only on the jump<\/h1>\n

<\/p>\n

Everyone is different and uses his own way of preparation but some basics are all the same. We all need to focus on the jump itself, and not being distracted by other things or people. All the other things besides the jumps, are NOT important in this moment. <\/p>\n

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Personal Preparation<\/h1>\n

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What I do is the following; I make sure that after creeping I keep the jump \u2018fresh\u2019 in my mind. I regularly repeat it, not at fixed times or a set number of pages but just enough to feel confident and without having brainlocks. I don\u2019t waste more energy than necessary on the mental prep in this phase. At our 15-minute call we creep one more time and I really focus on all the moves and details. <\/p>\n

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Lockdown<\/h1>\n

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From that moment I go in \u2018lockdown\u2019. I stay relaxed but at the same moment I am very focused for my next round. I don\u2019t let anybody unnecessary come into my zone. I \u2018see\u2019 people, I shake hands, laugh, but no-one will get me out of my concentration. Maybe people will think in that moment that I am not very social, well, so it is. Having fun, cracking jokes, drinking beer can also be done after that round or at the end of the day. But those last minutes are mine and I don\u2019t share them with anybody besides my teammates. During that time I try to preserve as much energy as possible, my body is very relaxed but my mind is sharp and ready to attack the next jump. Lining up just before the flying chamber and seeing other teams coming out, it doesn\u2019t affect me; I am in my own world at that moment. Going through the door and seeing the other team flying, I always pay attention that I take care of my breath and heartbeat. Physically I want to be as calm as possible but mentally sharp as a knife. In that moment, the only thing that I can think of is the jump ahead of me and giving my very best. While flying, I can only think about the jump, and when the light flashes my job is done. From here on, I am back to \u2018normal\u2019 again \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Physically I want to be as calm as possible but mentally sharp as a knife<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

<\/p>\n

I also don\u2019t waste time and energy on things that are out of my own control. For example, \u2018will my opponents have a good or bad round\u2019? I just focus on the things that I can control. What also helps me, is to remember the reason why I am here, and that I enjoy the fact to compete against others. Learning to \u2018love the fight more than the win\u2019 helped me for sure to put things in perspective and that helps me to stay calm and focused.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Find your own way<\/h1>\n

<\/p>\n

Everyone deals different with stress situations and we all have to find our own way in this game. You need to test what is good and what is bad for yourself. What can be great for one person is disaster for the other. But trying to figure this out in training will help you a lot, and will prepare you better for the next competition.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Kick ass! \ud83d\ude09
\nRoy<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

For Roy’s FS coaching page, see:<\/em> FS Coaching Roy Janssen<\/a><\/p>\n

Fast and Fabulous: Hayabusa + Team4Speed (VFS). Video and editing by Vania Da Rui, of Vania Videography<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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