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KOPFSACHE
4 min read · Ages 13–18

After the final whistle, the game continues – in your head

Why the match stays on your mind long after the final whistle – and how to draw a line under it.

HandballAfter the game

The match is over, you're back home – and you're still replaying that same misplaced pass. Your body's still buzzing, and your head's searching for answers.

A full stop is an action, not an intention.

Pack your bag, zip it up, game over. Sounds simple, but it works: Your brain needs a signal that the situation is complete.

Analysis has a time

Not in the heat of the moment. Two to three minutes the next day with the 2-column check is plenty – and much more honest once the emotions have cooled down.

Tools for that

Foundation & Method

RecoveryEmotion Regulation
  • Recovery: Psychological detachment as a recovery mechanism

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These contents are knowledge and training offerings from sport psychology. They do not replace psychotherapy, medical treatment, or professional sport psychological support.

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