Yips
Yips
Yips (/jɪps/) is a term used in sports, particularly in golf, to describe a sudden and unexplained loss of skills in experienced athletes.
Etymology
The term "yips" is believed to have been popularized by the golfer Tommy Armour—a multiple major champion—who himself suffered from the yips. The term describes the golfer's nervous twitch or the act of choking under pressure, which results in the inability to perform short putts in golf.
Definition
Yips are involuntary wrist spasms that occur most commonly when golfers are trying to putt. However, the yips can also affect people who play other sports — such as cricket, darts, and baseball. It was once thought that the yips were always associated with performance anxiety. However, it appears that some people have yips caused by a focal dystonia, a neurological dysfunction affecting specific muscles.
Related Terms
- Focal Dystonia: A condition that causes involuntary muscular contractions or spasms in a specific part of the body. It is believed to be one of the causes of yips.
- Performance Anxiety: A psychological condition in which a person feels extreme distress and anxiety in situations where performance is required, often leading to impaired performance. It is often associated with yips.
- Choking (sports): A failure to perform in sports due to the stress and pressure of the situation, often associated with yips.
- Golf: The sport where the term yips is most commonly used.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Yips
- Wikipedia's article - Yips
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