In this episode, Josh Kennedy and James Breese welcome batting performance specialist Gio Colussi. With 26 years of experience and a renowned batting process, Gio shares his expertise on building systems for consistent batting success and unlocking the elusive run flow state.

You'll Learn:

• Gio’s system that helps players manage thoughts, emotions, and distractions, ensuring they remain calm at the crease and maintain focus on their technique.
• How mental resilience, alongside physical training, is key to mastering batting performance and how players can train their mindset for success.
• The key principles followed by top batsmen, from grip to unweighting the bat, to ensure consistent and powerful stroke play.
• How to access your run flow state, where everything comes naturally, and how Gio’s approach allows players to tap into this more frequently for higher scores.

Key Takeaways:

• Mental distractions, not just technique, are the root cause of dismissals. Controlling emotions and focusing on thought processes at the crease are crucial for high scores.
• One of the simplest yet most effective strategies is to maintain focus on the ball before every delivery. This small but vital step can significantly improve performance.
• By identifying key measurable fundamentals in batting, players can analyze their game, train accordingly, and make necessary adjustments for improvement.
• Success lies in following a consistent process rather than focusing solely on results. Players who trust their system are more likely to find success at the crease.
• Even the best players get out frequently. Reframing failures as learning opportunities is essential for long-term batting success.

Quotes:

“It’s thoughts, emotions, and distractions that cause dismissals, not your technique.”

“Batting is about systemized processes, not ad-hoc actions—this is the key to consistent success.”

“You’re going to fail more than you succeed in cricket, so don’t draw confidence from your scores; focus on your process.”

“The greatest players do the boring stuff longer and better than everyone else.”

Find Gio on:

• Instagram
• Facebook
• Linkedin
• Website

Find James on:

• Instagram: @jamesbreese
• Twitter: @_jamesbreese

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