What Does it Mean to be "Clutch"?
What does it mean to be "clutch"? Many people use the term "clutch" to describe certain athletes, but I'm not sure these people know exactly what it means. Most people think of the idea of being clutch as it relates to plays such as buzzer beating shots in basketball and last second field goals in football. According to many people, if athletes make these plays, they are clutch. If they don't, they are not clutch. However, it is not this simple. The concept of "clutchness" is more complex. To understand it, you first need to define what it is. I define "clutchness" as the ablity to play with peak performance during pressure situations. Peak performance is the ability to play up to your potential. It is being in "the zone". It is playing with maximum effort, concentration, relaxation, confidence, and intelligence. It is playing the best that you are capable of playing given your physical limitations. Once you understand these