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Superstition among athletes

Superstition among athletes. Define superstition. Superstition is a belief not logically related to the outcome, yet the person believes that it is . Superstition can often turn into obsessive behavior . Athletes tend to be superstitious, not obsessive. Proof by Research.

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Superstition among athletes

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  1. Superstitionamong athletes

  2. Define superstition • Superstition is a belief not logically related to the outcome, yet the person believes that it is. • Superstition can often turn into obsessive behavior. • Athletes tend to be superstitious, not obsessive.

  3. Proof by Research • B.F. Skinner tested pigeons by giving them food in the same manner repeatedly. • The pigeons started doing the same head-turning routine every time they thought that they were going to get food. • They believed that turning their heads would produce a favorable outcome.

  4. How it ties into athletics • Different sports have different superstitions used by many different athletes. • Almost all athletes have superstitions unique to themselves.

  5. Golf • Many use the same golf ball markers for every single tournament. • Many think that it is unlucky to play with a golf ball with a number on it higher than 4.

  6. Tennis • Some players believe that it is unlucky to hold more than 2 balls while serving. • Many players bounce the ball a certain number of times before serving.

  7. Rafael Nadal • Turns water bottles toward the court before each match • Claims that he has no superstition

  8. Jeff Stock • Got into a ski accident • Carries around the“lucky” ski pole from his accident in the trunk of his car and refuses to take it out • Also claims to not be superstitious

  9. In summary: Many athletes have superstitious habits. They may be as simple as bouncing a ball a certain number of times, but they still happen and are still believed to cause better luck.

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