Hockey player rituals

On the field, athletes look very strong, tough, and untouchable but what the fans don’t see is what happens behind the scenes. Athletes and their superstitions, it remains an established combination. The superstitions, the tics, and the rituals are usually held in private.

The sports world is full of rituals, some are more eccentric than others. They all aim to produce fortune and succes. Athletes typically use them to relax or just to focus or charge themselves with adrenaline to be ready for the match. As team or individually, one ritual can make or break the belief in a victory. Not only in football or tennis are these rituals common, some of the hockey players also have their own habits. The players of Ireland announced that they keep one minute of silence while they keep their eyes closed before each match. During this minute they come completely to rest and they can fully prepare mentally for the game.Even the Indian team hopes by touching the side line before entering the field to deliver their best performance. Stephanie De Groof, the Belgian defender will only put her shin guards on when she’s already on the field. Kookaburra Jacob Whetton, whether rain, sunshine, or night he always has sunscreen on his face as part of a gameday ritual. Wearing a special sweatband or the application of a special tape to the hockey sticks are common rituals that the players use to get “in the zone”.

Rituals are and will remain a well-kept secret, players prefer to keep them to themselves. But maybe it’s better not to know all the rituals, so that we don’t confuse the players in their preparation for the game.