The Fascinating Science Behind Choking In Table Tennis

[Arkady]

Why do we choke during an important match? What are the biological and mental mechanisms behind choking? What can we do to prevent choking?
I found this video really informative and helpful.

 

[StreamOfWater]

Why do we choke during an important match? What are the biological and mental mechanisms behind choking? What can we do to prevent choking?
I found this video really informative and helpful.

Already seen the video. It's actually incredibly fascinating. From the beginning of my table tennis journey, I already knew that one's psychology/mental game is crucial, I'd probably go as far as saying that's literally 50% of your table tennis - to be able to remain completely focused, immersed into the game, calm, collected, no overthinking, to not fall apart under pressure... Hesitation is instant defeat in this sport. You can have the best technique, best serves, best footwork, best gamesense in the world, but without strong mental/psychology you'll just fall apart - none of it matters if you cannot remain collected and give your absolute best