A young woman in a gym setting pauses and reflects, her hand resting on her forehead as she contemplates the intensity of her workout. What are mental blocks, and why do they stop athletes who have mastered a skill from performing it? Mental blocks occur in spaces of all types within sport performance and affect athletes at all levels, from professionals to youth performers. Dr. Sian Beilock's research shows that pressure and fear can block the brain from accessing skills the

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