Why is it that I can play golf quite well, in practice, but my game falls apart in a match? Can hypnosis help?
The reason is that during practice there is no pressure and you play automatically. Your subconscious mind does the work, working out angles of flight, tells the muscles what to do, the amount of force, etc. In a match, tension creeps in and the desire to win becomes paramount. Fear of failure takes over. This activates the “Law of Reversed Effect,” which means the more you try, the more difficult a task becomes. Yes, hypnosis can definitely help and is often utilized by athletes.
