This is the fourth in a 4-part series on mastering the mental side of hockey - developed in partnership with Felix Denayer, Olympic Gold Medalist, World Cup winner, and long-time captain of the Belgian national team.
Flow State: Where Focus Meets Freedom
You know the feeling.
Time slows down.
Time slows down.
Your stick feels like an extension of your body.
You’re not thinking - you’re just doing.
You’re not thinking - you’re just doing.
That’s flow. And it’s where your best hockey lives. Flow state is that rare zone where your mind is clear, your focus is total, and your performance feels effortless.
It’s not luck. It’s not random. You can train for it.
Here’s how to find flow:
- Remove distractions. Clean environment. Simple routines. Gear you trust.
- Focus on the task, not the outcome. You’re not trying to win the match - you’re just making the next pass count.
- Build momentum. Start with the basics. One clean stop. One simple pass. Let rhythm do the rest.
- Trust your prep. Flow happens when your mind knows your body’s ready.
At Naked, we believe this is what sport is all about - pure focus, pure freedom. And our gear is made for that.
No clutter. No flash. Just sticks that do exactly what you need, when you need them to.
Less thought. More instinct. That’s flow.