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what makes you think NFL and NBA players don't have that same "great balance of mind"? come on now.

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I think you're right with hoops, when guys get in the zone, they are in state of great awareness and calm. Football seems like a lot of rage, power, and speed, like on defense. The QB though needs to keep his cool, find his zone. There's just a lot of time to think in baseball, if your mind gets the best of you, you are in trouble. Ask Rick Ankiel. Like golf I think and the yips. You don't have football yips. Hoops you see it at the FT line, but its easier to lose yourself in the flow of the game, not so easy in baseball.