The penalty shootout in football is the essence of performing under pressure. I spent 5 years of my life studying the Psychology of this event. Here's what I learned, which can also help understanding it in the current Euros/Copa America. Thread based on 10 of our studies. (1/13)
Once again we were shown this game is more than a simply a lined pitch with steel nets at each end. It's a collective organism and when one hurts to some degree or another we all hurt.
Thoughts are with Christian Erikson for a speedy recovery.
Play on!