HULL KR: Mind over matter hypnotherapy sessions for Robins' stars
HULL KR have turned to hypnotherapy to gain an advantage in Saturday's do-or-die play-off derby with Hull FC, the Mail understands.
The Robins are believed to have sent players for a series of 'mind over matter' sessions this week as part of their big match preparations.
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KR coach Justin Morgan.
The sessions have been aimed at training players' minds not to feel pain – a method used by Irish super-middleweight boxing champion Steve Collins in the 90s.
Collins fought his way to two famous world title victories over Chris Eubank using the hypnotherapy approach described as 'the unconscious attention response'.
It led to Eubank saying his opponent had been 'turned into a machine'.
The hypnotherapy sessions basically aim to help people control and eliminate pain by training their minds solely on a single and clear focus – namely victory over Hull FC for the Robins on Saturday.
With both derby battles proving bruising and physical affairs this season, the Mail understands KR coach Justin Morgan was keen to seek all options to give his side a physical edge.
It is thought a number of players have experimented with the hypnotherapy sessions in recent weeks.
Having reported back to coaching staff positively, all players have been offered the sessions ahead of this weekend.
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by small club in east hull, craven park
Thursday, September 09 2010, 8:59PM
“Dobbins you are under my power, look in my eyes, my eyes.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
SNAP! Wake up!!!!
Oh Dear you've been beat again by the mighty Hull FC”
by all at sea, deep at sea
Thursday, September 09 2010, 7:55PM
“Just when you think you have heard it all
Morgan comes up with another beauty, you have to hand it to him He is entertaining should be on the stage
Sweeping it”
by Mind, games
Thursday, September 09 2010, 6:23PM
“Justin
With all your moaning about the appointment of Ben Thaler as the ref for Sat will it have any affect with all this hypnotherapy crap you must be aware
that only Fergie gets away with all that but you could have a word with Clair she is now a RL expert would always
be on hand to give you some advice
We never blame the ref ha ha ha”
by Stoz, Blackandwhiteforevet, West Hull
Thursday, September 09 2010, 5:54PM
“You've gotta admit with this and complaining about Bentham is a dangerous game of kidology! You'd have thought after Newton spitting his dummy out Morgan would know better!”
by Shredder, Newland
Thursday, September 09 2010, 3:14PM
“Oh No's, panic!!!!! Rovers have hypnotherapy whereas Hull have to rely on speed, skill, technique and good old fashioned hard work. Lets see who comes out on top. That Paul McKenna doesn't come cheap. Another person to add to your growing list of creditors!”