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JBS Show with Jamie Burchell

Rachel Ristow and the Anxiety of Competitive Pinball - Episode 72

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JBS Show with Jamie Burchell

46 min

Summary

Jamie and Rachel discuss anxiety in competitive pinball and propose coached pin golf tournament format.

Jamie from JBS Show and Rachel Ristow discuss anxiety in competitive pinball, with Jamie sharing his experience of an anxiety attack during a tournament that led to him stopping streaming mid-competition. They explore coping strategies (walking, breathing exercises, positive self-talk), the physical manifestations of competitive anxiety, and propose a "pin golf" tournament format with coaches/caddies to support newer and anxious players.

From the creator

Send us Fan Mail The Anxiety of Pinball Glory Pinball is supposed to be fun. But at the competitive level, it's sometimes a high-stakes, pressure-cooker environment. Join us as we dive into the fascinating conversation about the world of competitive pinball and anxiety. Jamie and Rachel share stories about how they deal with anxiety and competitive pinball.

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