A reset day is one of the most important days an athlete should use to cleanse their mind. Seasons are long and can take a significant toll on an athletes' mind. Mental fatigue is classified as overthinking, worrying, feeling depressed, and obsessing over a bad game or not meeting personal/team standards. Everybody goes through a mental rollercoaster over the course of a 4-5 month season, it's only natural. Dealing with it; well, that's a whole different ball game because it takes training and a ton of patience. Players go through "slumps" because they don't know how to deal with mental fatigue. I personally do not believe in a slump because I take a step back and remember that the ball hasn't changed, baskets don't move, and the rules of play are exactly the same, therefore it must ALL BE IN MY HEAD. This is where a reset day comes in (which, by the way, has never failed me thus far). A reset day is where you, as hard as this can be, commit to taking a full day off from basketball and completely stay away from the game in that 24 hour span. Just like your body needs a break, so does your mind. DO NOT UNDERVALUE YOUR MIND! The trick here is; take that day to focus on other hobbies and interests, while completely keeping the orange ball OUT of your head. Hang out with friends, take a walk, play video games, concentrate on other things, and whatever you do, keep your spirit up. In season, you may need to wait until Sunday to complete your reset since there's practice everyday. The next day after your reset, you'll notice how calm, refreshed, and excited you are to simply play ball.
NOTE: without full commitment to this mental practice, 1 reset day may not be enough to cleanse your mind.
-CNK10