Psychology
Psychological Momentum in Competitive Sports Performance
Quick fact
Psychological momentum is not just a metaphor: athletes who believe they have momentum actually perform better, and a single key play can shift a player's confidence and the perception of control enough to change the outcome of a match.
Why this is interesting
You've seen it happen: one player scores, and suddenly the whole team seems unstoppable. But is that just your imagination, or is there something real driving that surge?