Goalkeepers - i have a theory - serious one. (30 replies)
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I have a theory about goalkeepers i'd like to discuss - because every one i've ever mentioned it to has ridiculed the idea, but i keep coming back to it
Warning colouration, also known as aposematism, is a defense mechanism where animals use bright, conspicuous colours and patterns to signal that they are dangerous or unpalatable to predators. Animals with aposematic colours are making an advertisement to predators. Their bright colours signal that they aren’t worth attacking. For example, they may have chemicals in their bodies that make them taste bad, or that could be fatally poisonous. Alternatively, they could be aggressive and tough, letting predators know that they put up a fight.
Such as
So, whatever that is, you'd be pretty wary of it.
and we also know that the human brain reacts to different colours in different ways.
Red and yellow are the primary colours associated with warnings. Red often signifies danger or stopping, while yellow indicates caution and potential risk. These colours trigger specific physiological and psychological responses in the brain, prompting heightened awareness and potential reactions like increased heart rate.
Red:
Red is strongly associated with danger, prohibition, and emergency situations. It's linked to fire, blood, and strong emotions like anger and excitement. Red is also used to indicate fire protection equipment, danger signs, and containers of flammable liquids and is often used in traffic signs and warning signals.
Yellow:
Yellow is used to indicate caution and mark physical hazards. It's a highly noticeable colour, stimulating mental activity and alertness. Yellow is also used in warning signs and high-visibility clothing.
So ... my theory is this ...
If a goalkeeper is wearing red or bright yellow then the brain of other players is always going to pick them up easily and notice them in their periphery vision. Therefore when faced with a goalkeeper wearing red or yellow an attacker's attention is going to be automatically drawn to the goalkeeper, and because they are subconsciously concentrating on the keeper they are going to shoot closer to them, because they can't just concentrate on where the keeper isn't. In simple terms, it distracts them.
Also, when facing down a striker running at them, a keeper in red will instill more of a subconcious feeling of fear than, say, a keeper dressed in black. Thus the keeper gains a minute (but important) advantage in the situation.
Now, i know that a full red kit isn't going to turn a bad keeper into a good keepr, that's obvious ... but i've never been able to shake off the idea that it must give them the tiniest bit of extra help.
Does anyone agree ? or is it "just Rags being Rags" again ?
Warning colouration, also known as aposematism, is a defense mechanism where animals use bright, conspicuous colours and patterns to signal that they are dangerous or unpalatable to predators. Animals with aposematic colours are making an advertisement to predators. Their bright colours signal that they aren’t worth attacking. For example, they may have chemicals in their bodies that make them taste bad, or that could be fatally poisonous. Alternatively, they could be aggressive and tough, letting predators know that they put up a fight.
Such as
So, whatever that is, you'd be pretty wary of it.
and we also know that the human brain reacts to different colours in different ways.
Red and yellow are the primary colours associated with warnings. Red often signifies danger or stopping, while yellow indicates caution and potential risk. These colours trigger specific physiological and psychological responses in the brain, prompting heightened awareness and potential reactions like increased heart rate.
Red:
Red is strongly associated with danger, prohibition, and emergency situations. It's linked to fire, blood, and strong emotions like anger and excitement. Red is also used to indicate fire protection equipment, danger signs, and containers of flammable liquids and is often used in traffic signs and warning signals.
Yellow:
Yellow is used to indicate caution and mark physical hazards. It's a highly noticeable colour, stimulating mental activity and alertness. Yellow is also used in warning signs and high-visibility clothing.
So ... my theory is this ...
If a goalkeeper is wearing red or bright yellow then the brain of other players is always going to pick them up easily and notice them in their periphery vision. Therefore when faced with a goalkeeper wearing red or yellow an attacker's attention is going to be automatically drawn to the goalkeeper, and because they are subconsciously concentrating on the keeper they are going to shoot closer to them, because they can't just concentrate on where the keeper isn't. In simple terms, it distracts them.
Also, when facing down a striker running at them, a keeper in red will instill more of a subconcious feeling of fear than, say, a keeper dressed in black. Thus the keeper gains a minute (but important) advantage in the situation.
Now, i know that a full red kit isn't going to turn a bad keeper into a good keepr, that's obvious ... but i've never been able to shake off the idea that it must give them the tiniest bit of extra help.
Does anyone agree ? or is it "just Rags being Rags" again ?