Shaving as Pre-Game Ritual
According to Dr. Rob Bell, assistant professor at Ball State University and a certified sport psychologist, following a gameday or weekly routine leads to a better-focused, more relaxed athlete, ready to perform. Find out why these five pros lather up when prepping for battle.
Ray Rice | Michael Phelps | Derek Jeter | Phil Hughes | Ray Allen |
Baltimore Ravens, RB | U.S. Olympic Swimmer | New York Yankees, SS | New York Yankees, P | Boston Celtics, SG |
Game-day shaving is a must for Rice. Aside from making him “nice and smooth,” the ritual ensure he’s “good to go.” | The 14-time gold medalist shaves his entire body the day before a competition. Phelps says it makes him feel smooth and more aerodynamic. | Jeter ditches his five o’clock shadow daily to comply with team policy, which requires that all players be clean shaven. | Unlike Jeter, this Yank risks a fine since he doesn’t shave on days he’s scheduled to pitch. Hughes says when sweat drips on his clean cut face, it causes him to itch and lose focus. | After stretching precisely at 3:45 p.m. on game days, Allen shaves his entire head before walking on the court to warm up at exactly 4:30 p.m. |
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Shaving as Pre-Game Ritual
According to Dr. Rob Bell, assistant professor at Ball State University and a certified sport psychologist, following a gameday or weekly routine leads to a better-focused, more relaxed athlete, ready to perform. Find out why these five pros lather up when prepping for battle.
Ray Rice | Michael Phelps | Derek Jeter | Phil Hughes | Ray Allen |
Baltimore Ravens, RB | U.S. Olympic Swimmer | New York Yankees, SS | New York Yankees, P | Boston Celtics, SG |
Game-day shaving is a must for Rice. Aside from making him “nice and smooth,” the ritual ensure he’s “good to go.” | The 14-time gold medalist shaves his entire body the day before a competition. Phelps says it makes him feel smooth and more aerodynamic. | Jeter ditches his five o’clock shadow daily to comply with team policy, which requires that all players be clean shaven. | Unlike Jeter, this Yank risks a fine since he doesn’t shave on days he’s scheduled to pitch. Hughes says when sweat drips on his clean cut face, it causes him to itch and lose focus. | After stretching precisely at 3:45 p.m. on game days, Allen shaves his entire head before walking on the court to warm up at exactly 4:30 p.m. |
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