Question

Why do athletes choke? What are some ways in which sport psychology professionals can work with athletes to help them avoid them choking experience?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

Athletes choke for various reasons, but most importantly it is because of too much worry or pressure. This can be as a result of the over-analysis of situations or actions in which they are performing. It could be a result of poor coping techniques. Another reason could be a change in settings or platform in which they perform.

Some of how sport psychology professionals can work with athletes to help them avoid choking experience are:

1. They should help them relax before the action or performance.

2. They should tell them to do breathe in breathe out technique, most especially when taking a kick such as a penalty kick.

3. They should trust the players and tell them to focus on the task.

4.. They should let the players carry out Pre Performace Routine.