Unexplainable The Yips
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Mar 27, 2024 Discover the yips - when skilled individuals suddenly lose their abilities. Hear stories of baseball players struggling with this phenomenon and their inspiring journeys of redemption. Learn about the psychological toll, stigma, and ultimate triumph over mental roadblocks in performance.
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Rick Enchio's Yips Onset
- Rick Enchio was a dominant young pitcher who suddenly lost control and developed the yips during a major playoff game.
- He blacked out and experienced muscle locking, unable to throw accurately, which ended his promising career in pitching.
Yips vs Choking Explained
- The yips differ fundamentally from choking under pressure in that they involve a loss of control beyond mere failure.
- Automaticity in performance hinges on trust, and losing trust disrupts this seamless execution.
Rick's Desperate Struggle to Recover
- Rick struggled for years trying different mechanics and distractions like singing to regain his pitching form.
- Despite playing catch alone, he couldn't throw straight, and the yips persisted privately without visible injury.