This paper offers a systematic review of research in the emerging field of sport analytics,
which is receiving increasing attention in practice and research circles. The purpose of this …

In this article we list the advantages of using sports data for economic research. We also
provide a rich overview of economic literature that used sports data to test different …

Performing in front of a supportive audience increases motivation. However, it also creates
psychological pressure, which may impair performance, especially in precision tasks. In this …

ABSTRACT The Free-Throw Shot (FTS) in basketball is a unique uncontested closed skill
undertaken during a stoppage in play at a uniform distance. In recent years, FTS has …

Objectives In the context of Grand Slam tennis, we sought to examine how situational
pressure and prior errors can disrupt subsequent performance in elite performers. Methods …

How pervasive is the power of human touch? Physical touch by other humans shows social
support and alleviates stress–stress that may otherwise interfere with performance in athletic …

We exploit the natural experimental setting provided by the Covid-19 lockdown to analyse
how performance is affected by a friendly audience. Specifically, we use data on all football …

We analyze performance under pressure and estimate the causal effect of audience size on
the success of free throws in top-level professional basketball. We use data from the …

Understanding and predicting how individuals perform in high-pressure situations is of
importance in designing and managing workplaces. We investigate performance under …

In high pressure situations, individuals may perform well below expectations. This is called
“choking under pressure” and we study it in the context of a competitive sports environment …