There have been documented stories of athletes holding a sacred stone or lucky piece of rope while competing in the ancient Olympics of Greece. Today s athlete is no different. Or, then again, an athlete could be like freshman soccer forward Dave Frasier. I m not superstitious at all I wear number four because that s the number I was given. In the end, all that really matters is the outcome of the game.
Superstitions are replaceable and easily discredited when they don t work.
If eating a bowl of chocolate ice cream, playing with dolls, or making a trip to the nearest restroom are a part of the winning formula, they become ritual. If not, they fall into oblivion, never to be thought of again. No feedback has been posted yet.