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• #1 Yips – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yips

  In sports, the yips are a sudden and unexplained loss of ability to execute certain skills in experienced athletes. […] There have been a plethora of treatment options tested to ameliorate the yips, including clinical sport psychology therapy, motor imagery, pre-performance routines, medication, botulinum toxin, acupuncture, and emotional freedom techniques. […] Early intervention with a thorough treatment plan is imperative for recovery of athletes with yips.

• #2 Successful Treatment of Baseball‐Related Dystonia (Yips) with Ventro‐Oral Thalamotomy

  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10026297/

  Yips is a motor disturbance that includes tremor, jerk, or spasm, occurring only when performing sportrelated tasks. […] Herein we report the first case of dystonia related to throwing a baseball successfully treated with thalamotomy, which resulted in complete recovery by a baseball player. […] We diagnosed the patient with taskspecific dystonia associated with throwing a baseball. Oral medications, including trihexyphenidyl (6 mg), clonazepam (4 mg), baclofen (15mg), and zolpidem (10mg), were not effective. The patient underwent left ventrooral (Vo) thalamotomy. […] If dystonia is not improved, coagulation of the thalamic Vo nucleus may be considered as a last resort for taskspecific dystonia. […] We believe that this target can be similarly effective for sportsrelated hand dystonia using a focused ultrasound procedure.

• #3 How to Beat The Yips in Sports | Sports Psychology Articles

  https://www.peaksports.com/sports-psychology-blog/the-yips-can-afflict-athletes-in-any-sport/

  The yips can afflict athletes in any sport. […] No matter the sport or your level of experience, the yips can become problematic. […] If you are aware of how the yips develop and the cycle of the yips, you can learn mental strategies to overcome the yips and improve your game. […] It is important to realize you CAN triumph over the yips. The yips are mental and not caused by a neuromuscular problem. […] If you understand what the yips are and the things that keep you stuck in that cycle, you can demystify the yips and look for viable mental strategies to turn things around. […] Most of the time, the yips are caused by fear of failure or fear of embarrassment. You have to get past the worry about making a bad throw, putt, or serve to overcome the yips.

• #4 Yips – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/yips/symptoms-causes/syc-20379021

  Changing the way you perform the affected task might help you find relief from the yips. […] In some people, the yips are a type of focal dystonia, a condition that causes involuntary muscle contractions during a specific task. […] Anxiety worsens the effect. […] Some athletes become so anxious and self-focused overthinking to the point of distraction that their ability to perform a skill, such as putting, is impaired.

• #5 THE YIPS – IS THERE ANY HOPE??? – The Mind Factor

  https://themindfactor.net/the-yips-is-there-any-hope/

  Focal dystonia is a neurological condition which affects a muscle or group of muscles in a specific part of the body causing involuntary muscular contractions. In golf, we call it the yips. […] The research which is now becoming more readily available from neuro-science and psychology is suggesting the yips are far from just a simple case of all in the mind. […] Aynsley Smith and her colleagues at the Mayo Sports Medical Centre in Minnesota came to the conclusion that another cause of the yips was down to extreme anxiety which resulted in an increase in self-awareness and attention to the performance itself. […] There was a recent positive report in the press about the work done by Lynn Francis and her use of a technique called EFT. […] EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a unique form of acupuncture that uses tapping instead of needles to stimulate acupressure points on the head and torso.

• #6 A Cure for the Yips – Psychotherapy Networker

  https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/cure-yips/?srsltid=AfmBOoqOKO8UKHsw9Qcaff8_C0Unn0h5-mIxoeAlJ9SgalipZ5RRBH4e

  One of the most common athletic performance blocks I treat is something called the yips, the loss by an accomplished athlete of an ability to perform a seemingly simple task that was once almost automatic, like an expert golfer suddenly being unable to drop a three-foot putt. […] Instead, I believe the symptoms found in the yips can more accurately be understood as a form of trauma-based dissociation. […] Using the Brainspotting approach, I guided Rick to remember the last time his arm had locked up throwing back to the pitcher, and he chose the practice from the previous day. […] This kind of processing is quite common and usually leads to significant resolution and reduction of symptoms—which is what happened for Rick when the lowlight reel faded away and his mind started to wander to mundane issues of the day.

• #7 Sport Psychology Tactics – Analysis & Treatment Of The Yips For Athletes & Sport Psychologists — Ben Foodman

  https://www.benfoodman.com/blog/sport-psychology-tactics-analysis-amp-treatment-of-the-yips

  When we experience stress events that exceed our individual threshold, we then become at risk for developing the Yips or trauma based reactions. […] Hence, when athletes such as baseball pitchers exhibit the Yips, there is a good chance that the body is alerting the host that the so called book-mark is in need of processing and release. […] In summary, the brain has built in mechanisms that create involuntary responses which are defensive in nature. […] These neuroscience-based explanations give us a much clearer understanding of how the Yips is in fact a survival response, designed to protect the athlete by generating such an intense sensation of discomfort, that will compel the athlete to want to retreat from performance. […] In order to successfully help athletes achieve positive treatment outcomes with The Yips, a multi-facetted approach will be required that involves both clinical interventions as well as live practice modifications. […] Once a diagnosis has been established, a triple segmented approach should be utilized to help the athlete move through this issue: establish therapeutic rapport between client and clinician; analyze athletes psychosomatic self-control abilities; utilize EMDR and/or Brainspotting to process mental blocks.

• #8 Yips – Diagnosis and treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/yips/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20379024

  Because the yips may be related to overuse of specific muscles, a change of technique or equipment may help. Consider these strategies: […] Treatment with medicines taken by mouth may help manage the yips. Benzodiazepines, baclofen and anticholinergic drugs can be used to treat focal dystonia, and propranolol can be used to treat tremor. […] A careful shot of botulinum toxin, such as onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox), incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport) or botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc), into the muscles that are overacting can be used to treat focal dystonia. This can help limit muscle contractions and may calm the yips.

• #9 Mayo Clinic Health Library – Yips | Swiss Medical Network

  https://www.swissmedical.net/en/healtcare-library/con-20379009

  Changing the way you perform the affected task might help you find relief from the yips. For example, a right-handed golfer might try putting left-handed. […] Because the yips may be related to overuse of specific muscles, a change of technique or equipment may help. Consider these strategies: […] Change your grip. This technique works for many golfers, because it changes the muscles they use to make the putting stroke. […] Use a different putter. A longer putter allows you to use more of your arms and shoulders and less of your hands and wrists while putting. Other putters that might help are designed with a special grip to stabilize the hands and wrists. […] Look at the hole while putting. Changing your head position and where your eyes focus may help. Try looking at the hole when you putt instead of down at the ball.

• #10 Mayo Clinic Health Library – Yips | Swiss Medical Network

  https://www.swissmedical.net/en/healtcare-library/con-20379009

  Mental skills training. Techniques such as relaxation, visualization or positive thinking can help reduce anxiety, increase concentration and ease fear of the yips. […] Medicines. Treatment with medicines taken by mouth may help manage the yips. Benzodiazepines, baclofen and anticholinergic drugs can be used to treat focal dystonia, and propranolol can be used to treat tremor. […] Botulinum toxin injection. A careful shot of botulinum toxin, such as onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox), incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), abobotulinumtoxinA (Dysport) or botulinum toxin type B (Myobloc), into the muscles that are overacting can be used to treat focal dystonia. This can help limit muscle contractions and may calm the yips.

• #11 YIPS: Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

  https://www.prepladder.com/neet-pg-study-material/orthopedics/yips-types-causes-symptoms-risk-factors-diagnosis-and-treatment

  Medicine: Oral pharmaceutical treatment is one option for managing the yips. Tremor can be treated with propranolol, and focal dystonia can be treated with benzodiazepines, baclofen, and anticholinergic drugs. […] Botulinum toxin injection: A cautious injection of botulinum toxin, such as onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox), incobotulinumtoxinA (Xeomin), abobotulinumtoxinA, or botulinum toxin type B, into the overacting muscles can be used to treat focal dystonia. This might reduce muscle spasms and relieve the yips. […] Before taking medicine to treat the yips if you compete in amateur or professional sports, verify with the governing body of your sport. Sports and organizations have varying rules on drugs that are forbidden.

• #12 What Does Yips Mean?

  https://www.icliniq.com/articles/neurological-health/what-is-yips

  Yips is a golfing disorder that can be debilitating for a golfer. While the causes and exact mechanisms behind yips are still debated, a few treatment methods can help manage the condition. […] Changing Technique: For some golfers, changing their technique can help reduce or even eliminate the symptoms of yips. They could mean switching up the grip, changing the swing speed, or focusing on different muscles or techniques to reduce tension during the stroke. […] Botox Injections: Some doctors have successfully treated the condition with botox injections of Botulinum toxin therapy for more severe cases of yips. These injections can help relax the muscles around the joints and reduce symptoms of yips. Botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin, is used in the injection to disrupt nerve signals to the muscle. It relaxes the muscle, resulting in reduced spasms. However, the effects of botox are only temporary. After three to six months, a person most likely requires another injection to maintain the relief.

• #13 Mental Game: Nip the Yips | Professional Disc Golf Association

  https://www.pdga.com/news/mental-game-nip-yips

  Mental yips are rooted in performance anxiety. […] Mental yips are the result of anxiety and stress related to performing at or above the level that is needed. […] To cope with these experiences, players often turn their attention to something they can control: their mechanics. […] This results in a tight, stabbing, or jerking movement which inhibits the player from executing their regular repeatable putting stroke. […] Now that you know what the yips are and what causes them, what can you do if you are experiencing them? […] Overcoming the yips involves disrupting the process that leads to the yips. […] An easy way to reduce overall stress and anxiety levels is to practice diaphragmatic breathing (often called belly breathing). […] A pre-shot routine implements consistency with each shot, and simplifies putting.

• #14 Understanding and Overcoming the Tennis Yips: Strategies for Success – Mental Training Inc

  https://mentaltraininginc.com/blog/understanding-and-overcoming-the-tennis-yips

  Tennis yips can be a frustrating and debilitating condition that affects players of all levels. […] At MTI, we specialize in elite-level sports psychology and routinely help current and aspiring tennis professionals conquer the tennis yips and reach their full potential. […] The tennis yips can profoundly affect players’ performance, mindset, and overall enjoyment of the game. […] The tennis yips arise when one’s thoughts—often during competition—lead to anxiety and nervousness, exacerbating physical tiredness already present. […] Mindful Breathing and Visualization: Practicing deep, diaphragmatic breathing and visualization techniques can help calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and improve focus during crucial moments on the court. […] Reframing Techniques: Learning to reframe negative thoughts and self-doubt into positive and empowering affirmations can shift the mindset from fear to confidence and belief in one’s abilities.

• #15 Understanding and Overcoming the Tennis Yips: Strategies for Success – Mental Training Inc

  https://mentaltraininginc.com/blog/understanding-and-overcoming-the-tennis-yips

  Gradual Exposure Therapy: Gradually exposing oneself to the situations that trigger the tennis yips can help desensitize the fear and build resilience over time. […] Seek Professional Training: At MTI, we provide tailored elite-level sports psychology coaching to prepare individuals to overcome the tennis yips. […] Eliminating the tennis yips is our bread and butter. […] The tennis yips can be a daunting challenge, but with the right strategies and support, overcoming this obstacle and regaining control of your game is possible.

• #16 Brainspotting for Sports Performance: Overcoming “the Yips” and Learning to Thrive Again – Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute, LLC

  https://rockymountainbrainspottinginstitute.com/brainspotting-for-sports-performance-overcoming-the-yips-and-learning-to-thrive-again/

  Brainspotting (BSP) offers a unique and effective approach to addressing these mental blocks. By targeting the subconscious mind and body, BSP can help athletes uncover and process underlying sports traumas that are hindering their performance. […] Brainspotting is a powerful somatic modality for addressing these underlying issues. By identifying and processing the traumatic experiences stored in the body and brain, BSP can help athletes: […] Overcome the yips: Break free from unexplained loss of ability in specific skills. […] By addressing the underlying traumas, BSP can help athletes get back to who they are as an athlete and unlock their full potential. […] Brainspotting offers a valuable tool for athletes seeking to overcome mental blocks and achieve their full potential. By addressing the underlying sports traumas that can hinder performance, BSP can help athletes develop a more resilient mindset, reduce anxiety, feel more connected to their body and unlock their true expansive capabilities.

• #17 Mental Health Performance – Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy, The Yips & Athlete Mental Performance — Ben Foodman

  https://www.benfoodman.com/blog/mental-health-why-trauma-informed-psychotherapy-for-the-yips-is-athlete-mental-training-amp-performance-enhancement

  Most people think of sports as fun and entertaining experiences. […] Because so many Americans participate in sports, I believe it is important that we address the reasons why athletes need to engage in mental health therapy to both overcome these obstacles and achieve peak performance. […] The Yips is actually caused by psychological trauma. […] The reason this is important for athletes to understand is because it is inevitable that they will experience traumatic events in sports, and as such need to use the right interventions to stay ahead of these symptoms. […] What athletes and the general population need to understand, is that the majority of sport psychology based interventions use the incorrect approaches to deal with the Yips. […] Only trauma-informed psychotherapy approaches such as EMDR and Brainspotting will give athletes the best chance to overcome and stay ahead of sport-related trauma. […] Athletes will inevitably experience traumatic moments in sports such as injuries, sports humiliations, and conflict with others. Because this is a general feature of sports performance participation, athletes need to use trauma-informed psychotherapy help them deal with these issues.

• #18 Mental Blocks in Athletes: Insights into 'Yips’ and 'Twisties’ – Focused Psychology Services

  https://focusedpsych.org/mental-blocks-in-athletes-insights-into-yips-and-twisties/

  In sports, athletes often grapple with mental challenges that profoundly affect their performance. […] These challenges, known as yips in golf and baseball and twisties or mental blocks in gymnastics, extend beyond mere psychological barriers and may have neurological implications. […] According to the research, physical therapy and adjusting techniques can be effective against yips in golf and baseball. However, dystonia should be considered as a potential underlying cause when these methods are ineffective. […] Yips and twisties in athletes represent a complex interplay of psychological and neurological elements. Understanding the underpinnings of these conditions is critical to developing targeted treatments. […] Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy originally designed for treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; however, some therapists are applying this technique to sporting populations and to treat concerns such as mental blocks, yips or twisties. […] Incorporating therapies like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), alongside traditional methods, shows promise in treating these complex conditions.

• #19 An EMDR-based intervention for the 'Golfers’ Yips’: A case series (Sports Psychiatry) – EMDR International Association

  https://www.emdria.org/resource/an-emdr-based-intervention-for-the-golfers-yips-a-case-series-sports-psychiatry/

  This article reports on the effect of an EMDR-based intervention on golfers experiencing the yips. […] The objective was to report on the effect of an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) based intervention on the yips by reducing anxiety. […] All participants completed treatment without complications. Follow-up data from six golfers after the intervention showed a positive effect of the EMDR based intervention on their yips symptoms. […] The reduction of accompanying and anticipatory anxiety by means of EMDR in golfers seems safe and could be beneficial in diminishing the yips. […] Larger and better studies are needed to further evaluate the effect of EMDR in the golfers yips and other sport-related task-specific movement disorders.

• #20

  https://www.katechesser.com/blog/overcome-the-yips-using-eft

  EFT: A Promising Solution for Overcoming the Yips […] With the right approach and mindset, the yips can be beaten, and an athlete can regain their confidence and return to peak performance. […] EFT is a form of therapy that can help you physically, psychologically and neurologically. It’s been used successfully to treat a wide range of issues, including anxiety, stress, and trauma, and the yips. […] Here’s how EFT can help you beat the yips: […] Reduces tension: The yips can lead to tension in the muscles and joints, which can further exacerbate the condition. EFT can reduce tension by promoting relaxation, leading to a reduction in spasms and involuntary movements. […] Improves motor control: The yips can affect an athlete’s ability to control their movements and execute skills accurately. EFT can improve motor control by enhancing communication between the brain and the muscles, leading to better coordination and movement. […] Promotes relaxation: EFT can promote relaxation by reducing activity in the sympathetic nervous system and increasing activity in the parasympathetic nervous system. This can lead to a sense of calmness and relaxation, reducing heart rate and promoting overall well-being.

• #21

  https://www.katechesser.com/blog/overcome-the-yips-using-eft

  Releases negative emotions associated with the yips: The yips can be exacerbated by various negative emotions, such as fear, anxiety, embarrassment and self-doubt. EFT can help release these emotions by tapping on specific points, allowing you to clear your mind, relax your body and play freely and easily. […] Enhances focus and concentration: EFT can improve your focus and concentration by reducing distractions and promoting mental clarity. This technique can help you stay present and focused on what you are currently doing and not wander to anxiety provoking thoughts. […] Increases confidence: The yips can lead to a lack of confidence, which can further exacerbate the problem. EFT can help you build your self-confidence by letting go of the thoughts and events that zap your your confidence, making room for your ability and skill to shine through.

• #22 Preliminary Evidence for the Treatment of Type I 'Yips’: The Efficacy of the Emotional Freedom Techniques – EFT Tapping Training Institute™

  https://www.efttappingtraining.com/eft-research-paper/preliminary-evidence-for-the-treatment-of-type-i-yips-the-efficacy-of-the-emotional-freedom-techniques/

  Preliminary Evidence for the Treatment of Type I ‘Yips’: The Efficacy of the Emotional Freedom Techniques […] This study explored whether a meridian-based intervention termed the Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) could reduce Type I ‘yips’ symptoms. […] The participant underwent four 2-hr sessions of EFT. […] Improvements in ‘yips’ symptoms occurred across all dependent measures. […] It is possible that significant life events may be a causal factor in the ‘yips’ experience and that EFT may be an effective treatment for the ‘yips’ condition.

• #23 Understanding Yips: Comprehensive Guide to Management – shizamhealth

  https://shizamhealth.com/understanding-yips-comprehensive-guide-management-supplements-medicines/

  Curiously, therapeutic options such as oral medications like benzodiazepines and baclofen have demonstrated potential in managing the symptoms of this baffling condition. […] Medical treatments for the yips include medications such as benzodiazepines, baclofen, and anticholinergic drugs. These medicines work by targeting the neurological responses associated with the condition. […] Medicines like benzodiazepines, baclofen, and anticholinergic drugs are used to control these symptoms by focusing on the involved neurological pathways. […] Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) This psychological treatment helps athletes understand the triggers of yips. Through CBT, they learn to change thought patterns that lead to performance anxiety. […] Medicines taken by mouth show promise in managing yips. Options like benzodiazepines, baclofen, and anticholinergic drugs are often considered.

• #24 The Yips: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options for Involuntary Wrist Spasms

  https://www.doctorshubnepal.com/diseases-conditions/yips

  Treatment for the yips typically involves a combination of physical therapy, medications, and lifestyle modifications: […] Physical therapy can help improve muscle strength, flexibility, and coordination. […] Medications such as botulinum toxin injections or muscle relaxants may be used to reduce muscle spasms. […] Lifestyle modifications such as reducing stress, improving sleep habits, and engaging in regular exercise can help alleviate symptoms.

• #25 Yips Treatment | Physiotherapy at Woodbridge

  https://woodbridgephysiotherapy.ca/yips-treatment/

  Physiotherapy @ Woodbridge offers hands-on therapies that can complement the recovery process for diagnosed yips. Hands-on therapy, such as myofascial release and soft tissue mobilization, can alleviate yips by reducing muscle tension and improving neuromuscular coordination. Contact our team for more information on how we can help you get back to doing what you enjoy.

• #26 Can the Yips be Cured?

  https://www.athletedocrehab.com/post/can-the-yips-be-cured

  The Yips created the worst years of my life. […] During physical therapy school, I learned two major things about the Yips that I wish I had known during my career. […] My final clinical internship was at Champion PT and Performance. […] The Yips are still an unsolved mystery in the sports world, but I don’t think it has to be that way anymore. We can address and treat the physical component (thoracic outlet syndrome) and also treat the psychological component. […] If you or your child are struggling with the Yips, I want you to know 2 things. 1) You aren’t alone and it is more common than you think. 2) We can address the physical components of the Yips by treating it like a thoracic outlet syndrome case. Improving vascular and neural flow will improve the „feel” of throwing which will alleviate some of the Yips symptoms. From there, the psych component can be addressed by a sports psychologist.

• #27 Neurofeedback Cures the Yips — BrainKanix

  https://www.brainkanix.com/blog/neuroplasticity-for-athletes-tzbxc

  The yips is a reference to a sudden, unexplained loss of fine motor skills in athletes. […] The persistence of the „yips” is often understood in terms of feedback loops involving both the brain and body. […] Because it involves both physical and psychological factors, a multi-pronged treatment approach is often recommended. […] Our combination of neurofeedback with our proprietary visualization techniques can be a game-changer in conquering the yips. […] Neurofeedback acts like a supercharger by helping to solidify these new pathways by providing real-time validation, reinforcing the brain’s association with successful outcomes. […] This holistic strategy not only manages the symptoms but strikes at the root cause, offering a sustainable and effective solution for overcoming this debilitating condition. […] Our approach doesn’t just manage symptoms it reshapes the neural pathways that form the underpinning of both physical and mental performance. […] With this approach, athletes can break free from the self-sabotaging cycle of the yips, unlocking their true potential when it matters the most.

• #28 Acupuncture for treatment of the yips?–a case report – PubMed

  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16430127/

  A 65 year old golfer with the yips was treated with acupuncture at GV20, EX-HN-1 (Si Shen Cong) and TE5. The symptoms disappeared after one treatment and no relapse has occurred in the 24 months’ follow up. […] Although it cannot be determined whether the effect in this case occurred from neurological stimulation or was the result of expectation, acupuncture may be worth trying in patients with the yips since this condition is otherwise difficult to treat.

• #29 Can Hypnosis help the Yips?

  https://stephmcgeehypnotherapy.com/can-hypnosis-help-with-the-yips/

  Sports hypnosis is powerful and it’s often used as part of sports psychology. […] In your Hypnotherapy sessions I will combine therapy, hypnosis & NLP techniques to help you overcome the yips and return to your usual play. […] So whether you are struggling with a specific aspect of play like the yips? Whether you play golf, cricket, darts or basketball, hypnosis might be the solution you need. […] If you think your mind is causing your yips? Hypnotherapy could be the solution. […] The yips are every sports persons worst nightmare. But when the cause is psychological or exacerbated by stress, hypnotherapy might be the solution you need. […] Hypnotherapy helps to focus the whole of the mind on what you truly do want, learn to move away from forecasting and unwarranted stress responses. […] And Hypnosis can take you back to unconscious learnings and skills, experiencing your best play from the safety net of the hypnotic state.

• #30 Hypnosis for the yips – 9 techniques for success!

  https://stephmcgeehypnotherapy.com/hypnosis-for-the-yips/

  The yips are painfully common and have a terrible reputation of being a game killer so if you’ve got them? […] Because whilst hypnosis is never the first thing you turn to, when issues become persistent or stubborn it suddenly is. […] And Clinical Hypnotherapy is possibly the easiest way to get your mind back on side when it’s not playing ball. […] So hypnosis can help the yips… […] My experience is that commitment is key! […] So whilst Hypnosis isn’t magic, sometimes it’s as simple as staying the course, pun intended. […] Planning for an initial 6-8 sessions over 2-3 months is recommended. […] The psychological yips are best described as a player dropping out of unconscious competence into conscious competence, or to word it differently, out of instinctive, automatic play and into a mechanical mindset.

• #31 Mental Game: Nip the Yips | Professional Disc Golf Association

  https://www.pdga.com/news/mental-game-nip-yips

  Practicing a pre-putt routine helps players simplify their thinking by consistently preparing them to perform. […] Since heightened internal focus is associated with having yips, its important to focus on making the shot rather than on what we are doing mechanically. […] The process of throwing one disc after another in rapid succession helps the player focus on the feeling of putting as opposed to the mechanics of it. […] While the drills and tips above require patience and consistency, they are designed to help disc golfers disrupt the process of having mental or physiological yips.

• #32 2009 Grant Recipient: Utilizing Solution-Focused Guided Imagery for Golfers with the Yips | Association for Applied Sport Psychology

  https://appliedsportpsych.org/grants/aasp-grant-program/2009-grant-recipient-utilizing-solution-focused-guided-imagery-for-golfers-with-the-yips/

  That the putting yips in golf manifest as a twitch, freeze, or interruption during the execution of the putting stroke appears well established. […] Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to replicate and extend previous research examining the efficacy of solution-focused guided imagery (SFGI) with golfers experiencing the yips. […] Solution-focused guided imagery appears to be an effective alternative treatment in reducing symptoms for golfers experiencing the yips.

• #33 The Reality of the Yips & How to Fix Them with Dr Rob Bell

  https://golfwell.co/the-yips/

  Study : Solution-Focused Guided Imagery for a Golfer Experiencing the Yips: A Case Study […] A single-subject across situations design with repeated measures was used to test the efficacy of solution focused guided imagery with a 40 year old golfer suffering from a three year case of the yips. Yips are defined as jerks, tremors, or a freezing of the putting stroke which at the very least can add several strokes per round of golf. The current participant was experiencing an average of 9.2 yips per round during the baseline phase of the study and was able to decrease his number of yips to virtually zero, with an average rate of 0.2 yips per round during treatment. […] After we introduced the intervention, they all showed a decrease in the actual yips which was independently observed and recorded. It didnt 100% eliminate the yips as there were times where an individual would go two or three rounds without a yip, and it would show up for later on.

• #34 The Reality of the Yips & How to Fix Them with Dr Rob Bell

  https://golfwell.co/the-yips/

  Even though everybody decreased their yip occurrences, once we stopped the intervention and came back, weeks later, they were back to their baseline. […] To see consistent results they would have had to continue the visualization program (which none did). […] I think it focuses on, the positive, the solution and not dwelling so much on the negative of what we dont want to have happened, and thats what happens in sports and in life. […] We have an avoidance mentality. […] You have to focus on seeing yourself improving and getting better, that was the imagery part, and that had the biggest impact. […] Its a whole lot simpler if we focus on the process and let the outcome take care of itself. […] Dr. Bell was an assistant professor of Sport Psychology for six years, publishing over a dozen research articles on the Yips in Golf, and effectiveness of sport psychology interventions.

• #35 The Yips: Difficult to understand, difficult to cure | MLB.com

  https://www.mlb.com/news/the-yips-difficult-to-understand-difficult-to-cure/c-47124896

  Dr. Richard Crowley, who penned a book on overcoming the Yips, said it’s not worth anyone’s time to determine the cause of the malady. […] Crowley takes players through a set of mental exercises until their anxiety and concerns dissipate. He cautions, however, that there is no strict set of instructions to follow to conquer the condition.

• #36 Sport Psychology Tactics – Analysis & Treatment Of The Yips For Athletes & Sport Psychologists — Ben Foodman

  https://www.benfoodman.com/blog/sport-psychology-tactics-analysis-amp-treatment-of-the-yips

  For instance, relief pitchers should utilize stand in batters while practicing in the bull pen to desensitize themselves to the experience of competing against live batters. […] While extensive in nature, this approach is necessary as the Yips is a manifestation of subcortical brain activity, meaning that logic structured conversations wont pierce the mental block that is preventing physical performance outcomes. […] When Baseball players get the Yips, they will often work with sport psychologists to overcome this issues. […] I want to use this Training Report to review two secrets about the Yips. […] When athletes work with sport psychologists, they are oftentimes trying to find a cure or understand what the Yips is. […] For this issue of the Training Report I want to review the Polyvagal Theory and how this explains what affects the Yips.

• #37 Focal Dystonia: The Root Causes Underpinning the Yips — GreyMattersTU

  https://greymattersjournaltu.org/issue-2/focal-dystonia-the-root-causes-underpinning-the-yips

  Possible therapies are complicated and not well studied, but one theoretical therapy that has offered relief of symptoms for some musicians was botulinum toxin injections (Botox) paired with muscular rehabilitation. […] Furthermore, anxiety plays a large role in the development of musicians dystonia and cognitive therapy has been beneficial in finding relief. […] Instead, overarching methods that target both cognition and musculature or combined approaches might serve as the most effective treatment package for focal dystonia. […] A more radical way to treat focal dystonia is to use deep brain stimulation (DBS) in targeted brain regions. […] Another surgical procedure that has been hypothesized to treat focal dystonia is a series of botulinum toxin (botox) injections in the affected site. […] All in all, this condition involves many simultaneous working aspects of the mind and body which makes it an intricate problem to solve, but far from impossible with a multilevel treatment plan.

• #38

  https://www.alliedacademies.org/articles/effectiveness-of-management-for-yips-in-sports-a-systematic-review-10205.html

  Yips is generally described as a spectrum of psychoneuromuscular movement disorders during specific sporting tasks. […] The purpose of this systematic review was to collect and examine primary research examining the effectiveness of management for yips. […] We found limited evidence to support the positive effects of motor imagery for golfers with type I yips. […] There was virtually no formal evidence to support or negate medications, botulinum toxin injections, pre-performance routines and other interventions for yips. […] Therefore, no definitive conclusion can be made with regard to the effectiveness of any management for yips. […] In terms of management, various recommendations have been proposed for athletes with yips, mostly with anecdotal evidence. Common interventions include motor imagery, pre-performance routines, outward intentional shift with music, sensory tricks such as changing grips or putters in golf, muscle relaxants, botulinum toxin, the use of -blockers or alcohol and acupuncture.

• #39

  https://www.alliedacademies.org/articles/effectiveness-of-management-for-yips-in-sports-a-systematic-review-10205.html

  Although there is some narrative reviews on yips, to date, no systematic review specifically regarding the effectiveness of management for athletes with yips has been published. […] The purpose of this paper was to collect, evaluate and synthesize primary research with regard to the effectiveness of management for yips in sports. […] Considering the low levels of evidence, low methodological qualities and large effect sizes in the studies, there seems to be limited evidence to support the positive effects of motor imagery for golfers with type I yips. […] Due to the low levels of evidence, low methodological qualities and the lack of statistical analysis in the studies, there is virtually no formal research evidence which suggests that medications and botulinum toxin injection are effective for athletes with any types of yips.

• #40

  https://www.alliedacademies.org/articles/effectiveness-of-management-for-yips-in-sports-a-systematic-review-10205.html

  Considering the low levels of evidence and the lack of statistical analysis or the dubious use of statistical analysis in the studies, there is virtually no formal research evidence to suggest that pre-performance routines can improve any types of yips. […] In summary, there is very limited evidence regarding the effects of music on type II yips of basketball players. There is virtually no formal research evidence to support the effectiveness of the cognitive behavioral intervention, acupuncture or emotional freedom technique for athletes with any types of yips. […] As research evidence is inconclusive, clinicians must combine the research evidence with their clinical expertise, athletes values and circumstances to enable the best possible decision making. Clinicians can consider motor imagery for athletes with type l yips as a potential intervention. The use of other interventions, such as pre-performance routines, medications, botulinum toxin injection should be justified by athletes individual presentations and sound clinical reasoning. Continuous assessments are required to defend adopted management strategies. […] This systematic review revealed the paucity of evidence regarding the effectiveness of management for yips among athletes.

• #41 Psilocybin Therapy for Professional Athletes

  https://www.bendinneralchemy.com/blog/unlocking-peak-performance-how-psilocybin-therapy-in-oregon-can-help-professional-athletes-overcome-the-yips

  The yips are a mysterious phenomenon where athletes suddenly lose their ability to perform basic skills. Its a mental block that can be devastating, leading to missed free throws in the NBA, errant throws in the NFL, wild pitches in the MLB, or shaky shots in the NHL. […] Recent studies suggest that psilocybin therapy can also be effective in overcoming performance-related psychological blocks in athletes. […] Many athletes who have undergone psilocybin therapy report remarkable improvements in their performance and mental well-being. They describe a renewed sense of focus, reduced anxiety, and an enhanced ability to perform under pressure. […] For professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL struggling with the yips, psilocybin therapy in Bend, Oregon, offers a promising path to overcoming these mental blocks.

• #42 Overcoming a Case of Life’s Yips – Long Island Psychology

  https://lipsychologist.com/overcoming-a-case-of-lifes-yips/

  Overcoming a Case of Life’s Yips […] The yips is a condition commonly cited by athletes where they cannot seem to perform at their usual level. In sports, it is as much a mental problem as a physical one as the brain seems to interfere with technique, confidence, and outcomes. […] Many people also find themselves struggling with a case of the yips in their day to day lives that causes them to feel as if they are consistently performing below their capabilities. Yet the harder they try to fix it, the worse their performance gets. […] In sports, the yips have ended several athletes’ careers and they can do the same thing in life by threatening your passion for your work or activities you enjoy. The yips most often occur after a mistake or bad performance leads to an extreme loss of confidence that continues to manifest in repeated bad performances. […] One of the most significant challenges with the yips is how they can impact your self confidence. The yips can cause a self fulfilling belief that you will not succeed in whatever you try. Avoiding long term performance setbacks from the yips is possible with the right strategies, including:

• #43 Overcoming a Case of Life’s Yips – Long Island Psychology

  https://lipsychologist.com/overcoming-a-case-of-lifes-yips/

  Accepting the Struggle – Many people experiencing the yips will try to push harder to overcome them. Admitting that your performance may not be up to its usual standards for a while takes the pressure off. […] Change Your Focus – It can be tempting to put all your focus onto the area where you are struggling. Focusing on other activities can help restore your confidence and reduce pressure. […] Change Your Approach – When athletes have the yips, the recommended advice is to change up their technique. You can do this by approaching your problem or task in a new way. […] Consider What Else is Going On – The yips could stem from stress or upset in another area of your life. Take time to work on your overall mental health. […] Reset Your Goals – If the yips are preventing you from meeting your goals, it can be helpful to break existing goals down into smaller pieces and refocus on results rather than whatever has you stuck.

• #44 The Yips: Difficult to understand, difficult to cure | MLB.com

  https://www.mlb.com/news/the-yips-difficult-to-understand-difficult-to-cure/c-47124896

  Inside Major League clubhouses, it a taboo subject, confined to the office of a team psychologist or to the walls encompassing a player’s brain. […] Experts take extra precaution with how they define it, fearful of classifying a player as having some deficiency or being a liability. […] Dr. Charlie Maher, Indians sports psychologist, avoids using the term „yips,” and instead refers to the circumstance as „misplaced focus.” That removes the notion that the player is suffering from some sort of daunting ailment. […] Maher offers players three recommendations for when they are dealing with a mental hurdle: don’t let your mind float, relax and accept what’s at hand, and deal with the play as it happens. Maher advises players to take baby steps to gradually prove to themselves that they can return to form.

• #45 Relationships Between Throwing Yips in Baseball, Experiential Avoidance, Cognitive Fusion, Values, and Social Factors in: Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology Volume 18 Issue 3 (2023)

  https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jcsp/18/3/article-p374.xml

  Despite its high prevalence, no appropriate treatments have been established for yips. […] The results indicated that 12 studies demonstrated limited evidence that image training, listening to music, cognitive reconstructing, relaxation training, educating teammates, preperformance routines, positive instructional self-talk during shots, and breathing exercises were efficacious treatments for the yips. […] According to Mine et al. (2018), motor imagery or solution-focused guided imagery (SFGI) showed moderate-to-large effect sizes on Type I yips. […] ACT is an effective treatment that decreases experiential avoidance and cognitive fusion. However, no studies have examined the relationship between the yips and experiential avoidance or cognitive fusion. […] This study indicated that athletes experiencing throwing yips tend to think, When a throw goes well, I feel glad that I did not fail, suggesting that they are focused on the fear of making a mistake, which might result in persistent yips.

• #46 Relationships Between Throwing Yips in Baseball, Experiential Avoidance, Cognitive Fusion, Values, and Social Factors in: Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology Volume 18 Issue 3 (2023)

  https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/jcsp/18/3/article-p374.xml

  Therefore, it might be necessary to manipulate the context in which athletes participate in sports. […] The results of this study suggest the need to encourage athletes to rethink the purpose of sports, the desire to play well, and the joy of playing, instead of playing with a focus on not making mistakes. […] Moreover, this study also suggested that higher cognitive fusion positively associated with the sense of high strain caused by wild pitch images, the sense of inferiority at not being able to pitch, excessive consciousness toward critical situations, and the frequency of throwing errors (27 m). […] Hence, athletes distancing themselves from negative thoughts could be an effective intervention for supporting people with the yips. […] We suggest that players might be more susceptible to the effects of their thoughts when throwing over short distances because simple movements do not demand whole-body attention. […] Therefore, interventions opposite to cognitive fusion, such as mindfulness and attention being given to the whole body, might be essential for improving yips symptoms.

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