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Exhale for twice as long as you inhale

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Exhale for twice as long as you inhale

When your pulse races: just before the throw-off, before the 7-metre throw, or right after a timeout.

When you use this

When your pulse races: just before the throw-off, before the 7-metre throw, or right after a timeout.

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Briefly explained

Breathe in shorter and breathe out twice as long – your body will calm down on its own. It's not your imagination, it's mechanics: long exhalations slow your pulse. Example: You're on the 7-metre line, hands shaking – three long exhales, then you shoot.

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