The following Self-Talk Log was constructed for the sport of Baseball but can easily be adapted to any sport. Please contact me if you would like assistance in modifying this log for your sport.
MY SELF-TALK LOG for BASEBALL
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THE WORDS AND SENTENCES I USED:
1. ON MY WAY TO PRACTICE OR THE GAME
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2. WHILE WARMING UP AND STRETCHING
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3. WHILE WAITING TO GO ON DECK.
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4. WHILE ON DECK
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5. JUST BEFORE STEPPING INTO THE BATTERS BOX
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6. AFTER A BALL
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7. AFTER A STRIKE
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8. AFTER GETTING A HIT OR FOUL
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9. AFTER STRIKING OUT OR BEING PUT OUT
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10. WHEN PLAYING WELL
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11. WHEN PLAYING POORLY
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12. WHEN IN THE FIELD
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13. BEFORE CRITICAL SITUATIONS
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14. AFTER A GOOD PLAY
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15. AFTER A BAD PLAY
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16. WHEN ON THE BENCH
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17. AT THE GAMES CONCLUSION
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18. ON THE WAY HOME
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