Why do we fail right when it matters most?

How to stay calm under pressure - Noa Kageyama and Pen-Pen Chen · 4:29 · Video: TED-Ed · Watch at the source

In short: Even after years of practice, athletes can miss crucial shots due to a phenomenon called "choking." This video explores why performance collapses under pressure and how to prevent it.

The video examines the psychological phenomenon of "choking," where individuals fail to execute skills they have mastered through extensive practice during high-stakes moments. Noa Kageyama and Pen-Pen Chen investigate the underlying causes of this sudden performance drop and offer insights into how to avoid such failures when the pressure is on.

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