Crowd abuse

Crowd abuse or barracking refers to the widespread practice of crowds following various sports to criticise or abuse opponents, by shouting, chanting, singing or through the use of banners in the stadium.[1] Motivation for crowd abuse includes gaining a psychological advantage over an opponent, either individually or as a team.

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References

  1. ↑ "Chelsea angry at Grant barracking". BBC Sport. 30 September 2007. Retrieved 9 November 2012.
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