Check
Lists are a very important part of day to day life.
Any person that is organized will have a check list of some sort.
Business, Teachers, Parents, Students, Athletes all use a checklist every
day. They may be in the form of a note
pad, a list like the one below or in a day timer.
Checklists are key to time management.
If you're not a person
to use or make check lists. Start !
It makes a difference. Use them for study schedules, practice schedules and for simple things.
Good athletes often
make checklists of personal short and long term goals. These types of
checklists can be referenced to help the athlete achieve their goals.
Give it a try, put it on paper, review it, refine it and you will be amazed at the
accomplishments you will make.
Here are examples of
volleyball checklists used by some athletes !
Practice
Check List
Practice Goals
Mandatory
Items
Mandatory
Items
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Court shoes |
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Be on time and ready to practice at starting time |
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Socks |
Always listen to the coach |
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Knee Pads |
Try not to full around as much |
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Shorts |
Have fun, but work hard |
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2 T-shirts |
Work on Hitting Approach Footwork |
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Ankle Brace |
Work on my "Point of contact" in passing |
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Knee Brace |
Always pay attention of my body position during every play. |
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Rubber Band |
Make sure no balls roll under or near a teammate |
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Water Bottle |
Concentrate on my passing today, no bad passes |
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Glasses /
Contacts |
Get into better shape |
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Medication |
Become a student of the game. |
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Athletic Tape |
Work hard enough that coach says "nice job today" |
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Deodorant |
Do every drill hard |
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Hygiene Products |
Try to be quicker today on defense |
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Towel |
Work on my strength |
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Hair Scrunchies |
Push-ups before and after practice |
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Gum |
First one done in any running drills |
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Brush |
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Money |
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