April 2018 PMID 29470505

Grunting's competitive advantage: Considerations of force and distraction.

Scott Sinnett, Cj Maglinti, Alan Kingstone

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The grouping reveals an overall interest in the research, with discussions highlighting key findings such as increased force and distraction effects, evident in comments like 'more g-force while kicking' and questions about the fairness of grunting in sports. The tone varies from cautious curiosity to nuanced considerations of applications, demonstrating a meaningful engagement with the publication's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the scientific findings, with some calling for more research, indicating general support or curiosity rather than disagreement.

InterestHigh interest

Comments reflect a high level of curiosity about the research and its implications, especially regarding performance and fairness in sports.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific aspects like force generation and distraction effects, showing active consideration of the content.

ImpactModerate impact

While some recognize the potential influence on athletic strategies or rules, there's a sense that the ideas could moderately alter perceptions or practices in sports.

Abstract in brief

Grunting in sports is shown to increase physical force and distract opponents, leading to slower and less accurate responses.
A study using mixed martial arts videos confirmed that grunting causes distraction, not just masking sound, impacting an opponent's response time and accuracy.
These findings raise questions about whether grunting should be considered cheating in sports, given its potential to unfairly influence the outcome.]

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@tennisnation Actually 1 scientific study says the grunting helps in your performance as it generates more force. Obviously we need more data to check the details fully.. https://t.co/DflC38RDmj

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