Avoiding the YIPS, the flinches, and the jerks!

I was recently working with a bowler and she explained that sometimes at the last second right before she releases the bowling ball she will sort of hold on or flinch at the last second. She says she does this if her gut instinct is telling her to do something right before she bowls (like move to the left, etc.). I have talked with golfers and they call this the Yips. And I think auto racers call this flinching. Like a drag racer will flinch before they cut a light. Basically when this happens your brain or your instinct are trying to hold back because you did not listen to them before you go to perform. So take a deep breath, listen to your brain or your gut instinct, and make the necessary adjustments before you perform so when you perform you can do so without any unnecessary flinches, yips, or jerks at the last second. Sometimes we try to control our brains or our instincts so much we don't listen to them, but most of the time they are correct and if you don't listen and adjust before you perform your brain or instinct will take over at the last second. Sometimes your brain or instinct can make good split second adjustments, but often times your brain or instinct will overreact resulting in missed spares, missed putts, and poor driving. Practice hard, have confidence, listen to your instincts and brain, make smart adjustments, breathe, and perform the best you can!