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Does the Hot Hand exist in football?

Hot hand effects can be causally estimated using shots which go close to the post or crossbar. I find no evidence of large hot hand effects in the Premier League, though the analysis should be replicated using larger datasets which cover more leagues and seasons. Continue reading Does the Hot Hand exist in football?

Unknown's avatardanbrown90February 27, 2022Leave a comment

Do footballers believe in the hot hand?

Footballers don’t take more speculative shots after scoring and they are no more likely to take their team’s next shot. Unlike in basketball, footballers don’t play as though they believe in the hot hand. Continue reading Do footballers believe in the hot hand?

Unknown's avatardanbrown90October 24, 2020Leave a comment

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