Ball Players Who Have The Throwing Yips

How Do You Know If You Have The Throwing Yips?

In “Mental Training Sessions with Doc,” Dr. Patrick Cohn answers your sports psychology and mental training questions about what the throwing yips are in baseball and softball.

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Here’s the question Dr. Patrick Cohn answers this week:

How do you know if you have the throwing yips in baseball?

Watch the video to see what tips Dr. Cohn gives to ball players who aren’t sure if they have the yips or not.

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Last Updated on October 2, 2026

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Patrick Cohn
Dr. Patrick Cohn is a sports psychology expert and Ph.D. with 40 years of experience coaching 1,000+ athletes, including NFL and PGA Tour, MLB, Motorsports, and Olympics athletes. He founded Peak Performance Sports in 1996 and has published 25+ books and workbooks on mental performance training. Peak Performance Sports, LLC is a leader in helping ball player with the yips.

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