This is why some athletes thrive under pressure while others choke

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleChoking is defined as performing below one's expected ability in situations perceived as highly important, a phenomenon explored for its significance in sport and everyday life. The perception of pressure varies among individuals, with some athletes thriving while others experience physiological changes like increased heart rate and narrowed focus, leading to performance errors. The biopsychosocial model suggests that perceiving competitive situations as a threat, where resources are deemed inadequate, can lead to a mindset that attributes outcomes to luck rather than skill. Athletes can learn to manage and even excel under intense pressure through three key strategies: developing strong physical competence, acquiring essential life and mental skills, and normalising competitive environments. These strategies involve consistent physical and mental preparation, building self-efficacy and resilience, and training under simulated high-stakes conditions to make actual events feel routine. In fullThe psychology of why some athletes thrive under pressure while others chokeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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