Sports Psychology Jargon

noun a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt

verb to make someone or something more excited or nervous

adverb in a way that increases excitement or nervousness

• Before playing the piano, make sure to key up by stretching your fingers and wrists.
• I always key up before a big game by listening to my favorite pump-up playlist.
• Let's key up before hitting the club tonight with some pre-game shots!
• The team needs to key up their defense if they want to win the championship.

noun a temporary loss of memory or ability to concentrate, often caused by stress or fatigue

• The scientist attributed the error in his calculations to a temporary brain fade.
• I had a total brain fade during the exam and couldn't remember any of the answers.
• I had a major brain fade and forgot my own phone number for a moment.
• His brain fade caused him to make a critical mistake in the final moments of the game.

noun a state of intense anger or rage

• The athlete was overcome by a red mist of anger during the competition.
• When he saw the damage to his car, he just saw red mist and lost his temper.
• She saw red mist when her phone got stolen at the party.
• The politician's controversial statement caused a red mist of outrage among the public.