Question

what is most closely the meaning of its hard to open up your hands and let go of what you know as it is used in the following passage (paragraph 10)?
most people dont get to wake up every day and do something theyre passionate about. you always feel you can give more, but at some point you have to do whats right for yourself. maybe every athlete goes through that when they retire. its hard to open up your hands and let go of what you know. you hold on because its so much a part of your routine - and your life. ive always been training for something. what happens when thats gone?
a once cash steps away from the game of basketball, she does not think that she will stay attached to it in any way.
b teaching children how to play basketball does not come naturally to cash.
c cash has prayed hard on this decision.
d retiring means cash giving up control of what is perhaps her greatest skill.

Explanation:

The phrase "It's hard to open up your hands and let go of what you know" in the context of athletes retiring implies difficulty in giving up something that was a major part of their life (like their sport - a skill). Option D mentions retiring (similar to athletes in the passage) and giving up control of a skill (like what athletes do when they retire from their sport).

Answer:

D. Retiring means Cash giving up control of what is perhaps her greatest skill