Surprising way to help your team win

by Gabrielle on February 7, 2010

Sure, you love to cheer on your favorite football, hockey, baseball or other sports teams. But, if you really want them to win, you better not boo their competitors. Razzing opposing players actually makes them play better, reports the Journal of Neuroscience. Why? Getting booed amps up the players’ excitement level, giving them the ability to play with more physical force and speed!

[photo: jdanvers]

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