Slump (sports)

In the realm of sports, a slump is an extended period of poor performance exhibited by a player or team, often characterized by a lack of production compared to their usual standards.

They are typically characterized by a loss streak, or reduced consistency, though the term is often misused when referring to the natural decline in a player's production at the end of their career.

[1] Research has provided evidence that one of the main reasons athletes fall into slumps are due to psychological stressors that inhibit their performance.

[5] Other examples of these psychological stressors include unrealistic expectations by others, and family or social problems, among other things, all of which can lead to the development of a slump.

[7] Slumps, though a normal part of any career, can be minimized with a combination of strategic physical and mental measures to ensure consistent performance.