# Do you fight timid play in your sport or game of choice?

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**Created:** [July 21, 2004, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-fight-timid-play-in-your-sport-or-game-of-choice/256206 "2004-07-21T17:11:55Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 21, 2004, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-fight-timid-play-in-your-sport-or-game-of-choice/256206/1 "2004-07-21T17:11:55Z")

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If I miss a few easy shots in hoops I go from being a tiger to a big wimp. I’ve heard of the yips in golf and chess players who know the winning move but don’t make it. So, anyone got any stories or advice?