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How to Score 100s...The Mindset & Game Plans of scoring 3 100s in a Row | Joel Curtis

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Curtis says imposter syndrome is normal when you are fielding in the Sheffield Shield with Cameron Green.

Joel Curtis opens by talking about the strange feel of three straight hundreds. It is the sort of run every batter dreams about. He says there is a point to prove behind it, and that pressure can sharpen him. He also admits it can make him nervous, because once people start expecting runs, the weight changes a bit. The discussion keeps coming back to how he manages that expectation. He says he plays best when he is competitive and has something to play for. That edge helps him stay switched on. He describes the recent scoring as a matter of repeating what has already worked rather than chasing some grand theory. He prefers to keep things pretty simple. The chat then turns to mindset between innings and between weeks. He and the host revisit the idea of staying hungry after a big score. That theme has mattered before, and it comes up again here. The practical advice is to lean on routines instead of getting carried away by the size of the last innings. He also talks about reading the match situation. Perth have batted first in the first three games, so the job has been about doing what the game needs. He says he does not want to overthink it. Instead, he wants to stay clear and react to the bowling in front of him. The result is a calm, useful conversation about form that has been earned one innings at a time.

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A grounded look at the mindset behind three 100s on the bounce.

Joel Curtis comes across as a player with something to prove, and the episode keeps its focus on that pressure. Three 100s on the bounce for Perth in first grade is the backdrop, but the real pull is how he handles the nerves that come with being expected to keep scoring.

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You want the mindset behind three straight hundreds to start the season, without overthinking the streak.

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