ABSTRACT
Kahneman proposed a two-system model of how the brain forms thoughts – System 1 and System 2. System 1 is the intuitive “gut reaction” way of thinking and making decisions. System 2 is the analytical, slow, and “critical thinking” way of making decisions (e.g., parking in a narrow space, shooting a free throw in basketball). This chapter discusses ritual behavior that is evidence based and can be adopted by athletes each time they prepare themselves for the execution of a closed self-paced motor task, in both practice and game/competition settings. The instructional-psychological routines can help athletes to cope effectively with the psychological load placed on them while performing closed, self-paced sport tasks. The chapter also presents an overview on the key concepts discussed in this book.
