Perceptions Might Often Kick A Player When They Are Down

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 20:28 in Earth & Climate

Just like Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown, kicking a football through goal posts can be an elusive task, according to new research. People trying to kick field goals will see a much smaller goal after unsuccessful attempts. But those who kicked better judged the goal posts to be farther apart and the crossbar lower to the ground.

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