After sitting down, donning the headband, and pressing the button to clear the game, I immediately tried to relax. One of Negro League pitching great Satchel Paige's rules for staying young was, "if your stomach disputes you, lie down and pacify it with cool thoughts," so I tried to pacify the ball in a similar manner. (My favorite of Paige's rules: "Keep the juices flowing by jangling around gently as you move.") I also closed my eyes halfway in an attempt to avoid being distracted by its movement (or lack thereof).