They happen to elite athletes in every sport. Golf is one of the best examples of the yips because they can effect anyone. Some golfers that were consistently in "top tens" a couple years ago are now struggling to make the cut. Just ask World number 1 golfer David Duval why he basically disappeared from golf in 2010. All Star basketball players can't make foul shot is another; just ask Giannis Antetokounmpo. The NBA created rules for "hack-a-shaq" situtations.

The "twisties" is a gymnastic term and lots of gymnastic experts are saying that's what Simone Biles is experiencing. Of course that doesn't stop racist far right reporters and some politicians from commenting negatively. The absolute dumbest are many of the Fox News reporters saying she "let down her team". As if she could help out her team by not being able to execute her very difficult routines. It's obvious those morons never played many team sports and if they did, it was at the very bottom level. They were the kids picking flowers in right field when the rules forced their coaches to play them.

Really a shame when some TV News reporters question why an athlete decided not to compete in a sport they never even played.