The two scariest words in sports (the Yips)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ย. 2024
- They’ve been called the “monster”, or the “curse”, but whatever name you want to give them, the Yips may be the most devastating mental condition in all of sports. Athletes of all kinds have struggled with them over the years, from MLB players like Rick Ankiel or Tyler Matzek, to others like Simone Biles or Markelle Fultz. The Yips are the white whale of Sports Psychology, but what exactly are they, and what can we do to try and make them go away?
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Hey man, I quit baseball back in high school because I had an awful case of the yips. Couldn’t throw back to the pitcher, or from short to first. I’m 25 now, and that experience has stayed with me for my entire life.
I just wanted to say that this was one of the best videos I’ve seen on the topic. The research and your presentation has been incredibly validating. I’m getting back into throwing now, and understanding some of the psychology/motor control behind this is helping me finally get over this demon I’ve had for ten years. Thanks man.
I pitched my whole life from around age 10-18, around 18 I lost it. The only times after that I ever threw a strike was completely by chance as I had no control over my body. I only felt fear, I just didn't belong there anymore and it was dangerous to the batters. I made several comebacks into my early 20s and it was embarassing. I just quit, and actuallly learned about the yips officially about 2 years ago (about 6 since I last tried to pitch lol). To this day I can throw strikes in bullpen but once a batter stands there I no longer have it. Thank you for this video!
Happened to me in college. I threw amazing in the fall and I was gonna be the emergency relief guy, the guy who comes in when the bases are loaded and the game is on the line. I loved being in that big moment all my life. Then, in the spring, I lost it. Don't know how or why and it was so frustrating. As soon as a batter stepped in, especially my teammates, forget it. Throwing a strike became a chore to me. I had an injured elbow and shoulder, but nonetheless, I know that had nothing to do with my unbelievable lack of control. Worst feeling ever
I was at the playoff game (NLCS Game 2) that turned out to be his last ever MLB start. Cardinal fans are smart enough to know what they were witnessing. It was like having to take a beautiful puppy out and put him down. It was obvious to every Cardinal Fan, and even to Me as just a baseball fan, that Rick Ankiel's promise as a pitcher was now gone.
Great Video!!
I was a career firefighter for 34 years, 18 of which I was a Battalion Commander, making decisions that directly impacted the lives of family men and women working under me. A bad day at work was someone possibly being permanently disabled or worse,... all based on my decision making. Stress was something you self managed or folded under. While we had debriefings after certain horrific incidents, there was no discussion about the invisible daily stress that was present. By accident, I ended up creating my own method of 1. Not making the struggle about YOU. and 2. Simplifying your performance as much as possible. So, in essence, (Pick a Struggle) that truly motivates you, it an be an issue or a loved one but must be a stimulus that gives you the WILL to enter the arena of battle. This takes the mental focus off of YOU and puts it on a cause. Then, its a mindset of what do I do now,....what do I do next. Nothing MORE. If you're any trained, uninjured individual, chances are the body already knows what to do. Now just do it. Just a different, albeit distant perspective.
I'm a musician in a military band. I'm going through this affecting the muscles around my mouth. Only recently have I accepted this problem and have been open about this problem, despite avoiding it for.over two year. I'm finally feel like im on the right path to overcoming it with a new optimism and new attitude. Thank you for describing this problem so accurately. This will for sure help me advocate to the people above me to help them understand what's going on with me. It is not stated enough how important it is to be open about the problem with those around you so they can allow the space to help you heal.
The yips are a mental hesitation just prior to the most significant action such as ball release. It’s a millisecond blackout mixed with flashes of embarrassment/shame. The muscles lose fluidity as if you were just learning that motion.
It then sits in the back of your mind as you know everyone watching is just waiting for it. Sergio Garcia is one of the only athletes I’ve EVER seen not fall prey after a momentary case in the spotlight.
Great video! Your channel definitely deserves more attention. I think another prime example could be with kickers in the NFL (most recently with Brett Maher for the Cowboys)
I was in terrace box during the Rick Ankiel Mets game. I was terrified I'd get hit.
I was at that game too! I met the future Vice President Dick Cheney there that night, unfortunately. Haha
This is great. Awesome job.
thanks Zach!
I've been playing disc golf for about 20 years, competitively for about 12 years. Recently I've had a few rounds where every time I got on the tee pad to throw, my disc would go in the total wrong direction than I was wanting it to go. I couldn't figure it out but after hearing about the yips and watching this video, it makes more sense to me now.
I can only imagine how bad it would get for throwing a frisbee or disc. Im sorry bro
Id bet good manager can save a young player from the yips by telling them that no matter what they will have a job there. Like how Derosher told rookie Willie mays who started 0-24 that he could go hitless for his career and never come out of centerfield. He hit 600 home runs after that.
Great work
Rick is the man!! What an incredible athlete.
Great video man
I look at the yips as getting in the head of the pitcher or the other team and making them nervous
But it's not about the opponent. Otherwise it'd be fine the next day/game. It's about the person who's affected.