how does home court advantage work
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First advantage is the fans. People are more likely to show up and support you in a home game since they don’t need to go as far. Having people cheer for you is a pretty strong motivator to play harder. The fans can also be distracting for the away team.
Second advantage is you’re probably playing in a place you’ve practiced on. While there are standards for fields and courts, there’s still going to be some variation in the lighting or on the court/field texture and bounce that you’re going to be more familiar with than the opponent. This is especially true for outdoor sports where weather plays a role since you’re used to that weather.
Third advantage is travel. Sitting on a bus for hours, flying on a plane to a new time zone, or sleeping in a new area is going to drain you a little bit when compared to sleeping at home in your own bed. So the away team probably isn’t as well rested as the home team.
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