The Yips
The Yips Unveiled: A Ballplayer's Struggle Beyond Glory
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I had it all, I was a star in LA
I had achieved success and recognition in Los Angeles.
I raised the bar, that's how I played
I set high standards for myself and performed accordingly.
Rookie of the year, World Series ring
Received the award for the best rookie and earned a championship ring in the World Series.
I could do it all, it wasn't no thing
I possessed versatile skills, and performing was effortless.
But one day, overnight - something just didn't feel right
Something suddenly felt wrong after a swift transition.
Like some medieval curse, I couldn't throw the ball to first
Experiencing a struggle similar to an ancient curse, unable to execute a basic action.
Everything that came so easily before, why can't I do it again?
Confusion arises as previously effortless tasks become difficult.
I've got the yips!
I am afflicted with the yips, a term for a sudden loss of skill in a previously automatic motion or action in sports.
60 feet, six inch, used to be such a cinch
The standard distance in baseball used to feel easy to manage.
Not high on the mound
Not feeling confident or comfortable while positioned high on the mound.
Crouching down behind the plate, on the ground
Feeling uncomfortable and stressed while crouching behind the plate.
Pitcher waiting for the ball, all that I can do is stall
As a pitcher, experiencing a delay due to inability to throw the ball.
I just can't get it out of my head, so I throw to center field instead
The difficulty persists in focusing, causing misdirected throws.
Everything that came so easily before, why can't I do it again?
Continued frustration over the inability to perform as previously done.
I've got the yips!
Emphasizing the continued struggle with the yips.
On the mound in 71
Referencing a specific year, '71, where the issue might have begun.
Against Baltimore, I had a lot of fun
Recalling a positive experience playing against Baltimore in 1971.
'72 was gonna be great, until I couldn't find the plate
Expected a successful year in 1972 but encountered problems with accuracy.
Everything that came so easily before, why can't I do it again?
Expressing frustration at the inability to replicate past success due to the yips.
I've got the yips!
Reiterating the ongoing struggle with the yips affecting performance.
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