Why do some athletes choke under pressure?

Friday, October 21, 2011 - 17:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Athletes know they should just do their thing on the 18th hole, or during the penalty shootout, or when they're taking a three-point shot in the last moments of the game. But when that shot could mean winning or losing, it's easy to choke. A new article looks at why paying too much attention to what you're doing can ruin performance.

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