https://brightathletejournal.co.uk/A thoughtful look at the craft and culture of being an athlete.enhttps://brightathletejournal.co.uk/the-quiet-job-of-a-warm-up-getting-attention-ready-to-practice/https://brightathletejournal.co.uk/the-quiet-job-of-a-warm-up-getting-attention-ready-to-practice/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:30:00 +0000TrainingA warm-up for attention can bridge arrival and practice: link simple movement to the session’s demands, notice what transfers and adjust the opening.https://brightathletejournal.co.uk/grip-balance-or-reach-choosing-a-practice-ball-by-the-skill-at-hand/https://brightathletejournal.co.uk/grip-balance-or-reach-choosing-a-practice-ball-by-the-skill-at-hand/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0000EquipmentChoose a practice ball by the skill at hand, with clear checks for grip, size and flight so you can match the equipment to the drill.https://brightathletejournal.co.uk/why-athletes-count-practice-repetitions/https://brightathletejournal.co.uk/why-athletes-count-practice-repetitions/Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:50:00 +0000TrainingWhy athletes count practice repetitions: use a shared tally to organise turns, set clear stopping rules and keep practice focused on its purpose.https://brightathletejournal.co.uk/the-highlight-reel-myth-why-a-skill-looks-easier-than-it-is/https://brightathletejournal.co.uk/the-highlight-reel-myth-why-a-skill-looks-easier-than-it-is/Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:20:00 +0000TechniqueThe highlight-reel myth hides resets, misses and changing conditions. Learn to watch the setup and decisions that make a polished athletic skill possible.https://brightathletejournal.co.uk/a-first-team-practice-seen-from-the-sideline/https://brightathletejournal.co.uk/a-first-team-practice-seen-from-the-sideline/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0000TeamworkA first team practice can feel hard to read. Learn what to notice from the sideline without judging skill, interrupting drills or needing to join in.