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Originally Posted by beorn
One reason I have never totally accepted this argument is that people who ought to know -- pro managers and coaches -- seem to disbelieve it. How many times have I seen the team bring in a player or hype some new player in order to up the competition and create pressure on an established guy.
No, I think this is a case of relativity. WE might all wilt under the baseline pressure faced by players in ordinary situations, but that does not mean that those in the situation do not perceive extremely different levels of pressure, depending on a whole bunch of factors. There are arguments against clutch ability, but I don't think it can be dismissed simply by saying all moments are equally high pressure.
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That is a fair point and I would agree with you that situationally there is increased pressure and that each player might perceive that pressure differently. What impact does that have on performance I am not sure, I believe over time/larger sample size the impact is lessened and it is lessened more with experience. Statistically can it be measured?.... maybe someone else can show a study.