Arousal

Arousal is simply the intensity of your motivation. Understanding what arousal is and how it works can help you get in the right zone. This then leads to better performances in training and competition. The relationship between arousal and performance be be described as an inverted U. This is a simplification, but provides a good overview. Other aspects such as choking and individual differences should also be considered. Find the right amount of arousal that works for you. You might respond better to high, medium, or low levels fo arousal. By recording what works, you can work out where you sit as an individual.