Homefield Advantage

Question 1

What is the theory of homefield advantage and positive effects of homefield advantage

Answer 1

Homefield advantage is the theory that suggests that teams that play at their home arena/stadium have an advantage

Effects:
-builds confidence
-teams are familiar
-increased drive to succeed
-increased motivation

Question 2

Disadvantages of playing at home

Answer 2

-complacency
-increased pressure to perform well, could lead to social loafing
-evaluation apprehension
-over arousal could lead to errors