mental block

noun

1. See block

Example Sentences

Biles, struggling with a mental block that prevented her from being able to control her body in the air, cheered from the mostly empty stands in Tokyo.

From Los Angeles Times

Back in 2008, Page experienced a similar mental block where she "got lost in a skill", triggered by what she said was a lack of confidence in her ability.

From BBC

According to Cleveland Clinic, the twisties are defined as “a mental block that creates a dangerous disconnect between mind and body while gymnasts are airborne.”

From Salon

In Tokyo Biles had been left cheering on the team from the stands while afflicted by the dangerous mental block where gymnasts get lost in the air.

From BBC

For the world's most decorated gymnast it is a first Olympic gold since Rio 2016 after she pulled out of several events in Tokyo three years ago with the 'twisties' - a disorientating mental block.

From BBC