Mental Toughness Quiz

Date: _____/_____/_____                Opponent: _____________________            

Answer the questions by using this key:

1. Almost Never

2. Sometimes

3. Almost Always

1.        Eyes controlled and on appropriate cue:  (ball, receiver, hitter, etc.).                       1   2   3

2.        High energy walk:  (walk on toes, not heels and projects intensity).                          1   2   3

3.        Shoulders back, Head up:  (confident image).                                                            1   2   3

4.        Ends each point with positive physical response:                                                      1   2   3

5.        Looks relaxed and loose:  (arms hang freely, and takes deep breaths).                 1   2   3

6.        Thinks clearly before point begins: (has pre-serve or pre-receive routine).             1   2   3

7.        Performs well-defined rituals before serving: (deep breath, visualize, etc.).            1   2   3

8.        Takes time to prepare prior to serving:                                                                        1   2   3

                                                                                      Total score for all 8 items:              ______