Does “Clutch” Performance Really Exist?, By Kenneth Freundlich, Ph.D.
In sports, the term “clutch” describes great play in crucial situations, which contributes to the team’s victory. The opposite of clutch is “choke,” which occurs when a player fails in a big spot. Some players have reputations as clutch players, but others are known as chokers. However, are clutch or choke even real? The notion…