Spectors Behaviour

Question 1

Positive influence of spectators

Answer 1

• the creation of atmosphere. -it can provide a home-field-advantage both for the home team and for individual

Question 2

Negative effects of spectators

Answer 2

-Increase pressure on performers -potential for crowd trouble and hooliganism. -safety costs/ concerns

Question 3

Home-field-advantages

Answer 3

Gaining and advantage in a sporting event from being in familiar surroundings with majority of the spectators supporting the performers

Question 4

Hooliganism

Answer 4

Disordering, aggressive and often violent behaviour by spectators at sporting events

Question 5

Masculinity

Answer 5

Displaying masculine (male) stereotypical behaviour

Question 6

Possible causes of crowd violence

Answer 6

-gang culture -violence by players on the pitch encourages spectators. -pre match hype in media or group -controversial decision by officials. -alcohol/ drugs -derby matches

Question 7

Strategies to combat hooliganism

Answer 7

-earlier kick offs. -all seated stadiums. -segregation of fans. -improve security. -alcohol restrictions. Education/ promotion activity