From a statistical standpoint, game theory's influence in sports is undeniable. We see this especially with the increase of analytics in games like basketball and baseball. It's all about maximizing expected value for each play. Like the shift in baseball, it was pretty groundbreaking and it comes right outta the …

Interestingly, research suggests that performance in high-pressure situations is a skill that can be learned, just like your top spin. I have an old stats paper about this, if any of you want more in-depth information. It's all about understanding the mindset that causes this 'choking', and then working to …