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The Yips and CNN

The Anthropocene Reviewed

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Introduction

John Green reviews the yips, a sporting malady that affects baseball pitchers. A 21 year old pitcher named rick ankeel had great control until he threw five wild pitches in 20 attempts. Ankeel sought all kinds of medical attention and even began drinking huge amounts of vodka during games to dull his anxiety.

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