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sports12h ago
Body language in sports isn’t mystical. It can win or lose the next play
- New evidence shows body language after mistakes can affect a player's recovery and subsequent performance.
- Coaches use body language as a teachable skill, not a fixed trait.
- Defeated postures can ripple through a team and alter younger players' performance.
- Observers can gauge winners or losses from a 3-second nonverbal clip, even without seeing the score.
- Posture cues precede performance, influencing both intrapersonal and interpersonal dynamics.
- Durant and Williams are cited as examples of how body language affects leadership and resilience.
- Research links posture with observed outcomes, including how opponents react to defeat signals.
- Fatigue can impair the regulation of intentional nonverbal behavior during late game pressure.
- Training fixes include practice drills, personal cues, and film reviews to reset after mistakes.
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