WorldPingPickpockets and poets—creating elite mindsets in soccer
WorldPingWhat happened
New research from NTNU's Department of Psychology indicates that elite soccer players experience lower levels of competitive anxiety than amateur players, despite performing under intense scrutiny.
Key facts
- Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:40:01 UTC.
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