How important is nonverbal communication (e.g., hand gestures, high fives, using gaze) in sports? Why is a lot of the communication that occurs between athletes ineffective?

Articles/links:

Intrateam communication and performance in doubles tennis

Real-time communication during play: Analysis of team-mates’ talk and interaction

Tactile Communication, Cooperation, and Performance: An Ethological Study of the NBA

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The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action

Steve Wynn- We Don’t Talk About It

Dazie Mae – A Far Point

Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy

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24E - Sport Science Shorts: Nonverbal Communication