Have you ever wondered why athletes often perform ritualistic gestures or poses before competing? It’s not just superstition. Posture is crucial to mentally tune yourself and possibly even your opponent.

The image captures a moment when two female athletes are in their focus modes, but with remarkably different intensities. One athlete radiates clear concentration and is ready to overcome any opponent. The other competitor, on the other hand, seems mentally absent, as if her focus has been lost.