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The Short Score: How to Prepare to Win
How to prepare yourself to win.
Charly Crawford celebrating in Ellensburg, Washington, in 2014.
Charly Crawford, Ellensburg, Washington, 2014.

There’s so much that goes into winning, so where do you start? How do you prepare to win?

In this bonus Roping.com tips episode of The Short Score, Charly Crawford discusses the most important aspects of team roping and how to prepare yourself to win, mentally and physically. This audio clip comes from one of his Smarty Young Pro clinics. He starts with the importance of practicing for less-than-ideal shots, and dives into sports psychology and how your brain can keep you from winning in team roping.

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