The Blind Side is a 2009 American semi-biographical sports drama film. It was written and directed by John Lee Hancock, and based on the 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis. The storyline features Michael Oher, an offensive lineman who played for the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans, and currently is signed with the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. The film follows Oher from his disadvantaged childhood, through his years at a prestigious Memphis, Tennessee high school and his subsequent adoption by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, to his position as one of the most highly coveted prospects in college football, then finally becoming a first-round pick of the Ravens.
In 2003, Michael "Big Mike" Oher has been living …show more content…
In order to throw the ball the shoulders are pointing towards the target opposite the throwing hand. This leaves the quarterback unable to see what is happening behind him. Michael Oher plays the offensive tackle position which is a bodyguard for the quarterback protecting his “blind side”. The scene that explains the term blind side teaches Michael the mental skill technique of imagery.
In the scene, the quarterback drops back to pass. Michael backpedals but grabs the defender and throws him to the ground. The coach yells at Michael and tells him that if he does that in a game he will get a penalty. Leigh Anne grimaces and shakes her head. On the next snap, Michael tries to pass protect, pushes the defender who slides past him and sacks the quarterback. The coach yells again at Michael. Leigh Anne strides onto the field, “Gimme a minute, Bert. You can thank me …show more content…
The method involves recalling from memory pieces of information stored from experiences and shaping these pieces into meaningful images. Imagery is not only a visual exercise. Most athletes use imagery to recreate emotions or thoughts to control their emotional states during a game. The passion of protecting his family was motivation for Michael to protect the quarterback at the line of scrimmage. He could imagine trying to save SJ from the airbag as the same as pushing back the defensive player that was going after the quarterback or running
In 2003, Michael "Big Mike" Oher has been living …show more content…
In order to throw the ball the shoulders are pointing towards the target opposite the throwing hand. This leaves the quarterback unable to see what is happening behind him. Michael Oher plays the offensive tackle position which is a bodyguard for the quarterback protecting his “blind side”. The scene that explains the term blind side teaches Michael the mental skill technique of imagery.
In the scene, the quarterback drops back to pass. Michael backpedals but grabs the defender and throws him to the ground. The coach yells at Michael and tells him that if he does that in a game he will get a penalty. Leigh Anne grimaces and shakes her head. On the next snap, Michael tries to pass protect, pushes the defender who slides past him and sacks the quarterback. The coach yells again at Michael. Leigh Anne strides onto the field, “Gimme a minute, Bert. You can thank me …show more content…
The method involves recalling from memory pieces of information stored from experiences and shaping these pieces into meaningful images. Imagery is not only a visual exercise. Most athletes use imagery to recreate emotions or thoughts to control their emotional states during a game. The passion of protecting his family was motivation for Michael to protect the quarterback at the line of scrimmage. He could imagine trying to save SJ from the airbag as the same as pushing back the defensive player that was going after the quarterback or running