Do pre-performance rituals work? Yes, until you can't play without one
LeBron's chalk, Curry's sprint, Ronaldo's long breath. Rituals can settle nerves and sharpen performance, but the moment one becomes a condition for playing well, it starts working against you. This is how to tell the difference.
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