One thing a couple of people have picked up following this blog is the role of the supporters in understanding Andy Murray’s victory (which by the way we think is a great example of the Front Foot working and organising – literally).
Technically all elite sportspeople are very close – so mastering the mental battle is a huge differentiator…that mental edge is often the BIG thing.
The importance of crowd support probably can’t be under-estimated in helping players achieve these small scale advantages. Teams win more often at home – the London Olympics were a testament to that. The Lions had 35k supporters in Sydney last Saturday – almost 50% of the attendance. And 90%+ backed Murray on centre court last Sunday.
This must be a big boost – and even if it is just a little one, it can make all the difference.
So, who do you support? Who do you follow? Who do you encourage?

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