Andrea Rowley - Flow

Turner describes flow as "the merging of action and awareness, the crucial component of enjoyment" (254). As mentioned in class, this flow is crucial in sports. Having played volleyball for all throughout middle and high school, the idea of flow is all too familiar to me. It is nearly impossible to successfully serve the ball to the opposing team if all you are focused on are the crowds of people cheering you on and the crowds of people hoping you will fail. Concentration is crucial for flow and it is crucial to avoid realizing you are "in the zone". By doing so, you practically cancel it out.