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Writer's pictureLexi Sisonick

The Power of Flow- Training Tumbling Confidence Issues

Updated: Jan 20, 2023


Have you ever been so concentrated in your zone, that everything else seems to disappear? Most of the time, when you lock into that intense focus stage, the most work gets done, and it gets done well. In sports, we call this the “Flow” State; achieving this state of mind is a proactive way to get more done in a tumbling lesson or lock into a routine/ stunt. Many athletes and coaches struggle to fix the fear of tumbling or going backward; a big part of this is that few resources are available to help work through the issue. Getting into the “Flow” mindset can be an excellent solution for some athletes.


To achieve the flow state, there must be little to no distractions when getting into this state of mind. Although this can be difficult to achieve in a busy cheer gym setting, I like to stand up two panel mats to create a barrier and minimize distractions. Flow is accomplished by pushing yourself just a little outside your comfort zone. If an athlete is used to a one-handed spot in a skill, I would step it up a notch to a two-finger spot and bump up the repetitions. A considerable part of this is making sure the athlete is okay with stretching their limits a bit more than usual. At this point, the coach’s job is to ensure they reasonably push the limit and not stretch it to the point of snapping. Humans pay the most attention to tasks when the challenge slightly exceeds our skill set. Setting clear goals to ensure the athlete and coach are on the same page is the only way to ensure the flow state is achieved and skills are completed safely.


In Conclusion, setting athletes up with a clear goal that pushes the limits with minimal distractions can lock in skills, push through mental fears, and train the mind/body. Consistency builds confidence, so goals can only be met with repetition and focus. Train the flow mindset and be part of a program designed to bring your child success by joining our Reno Revolution interest list.



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