Did you see that one coming?
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Some people think that when they see a player place a ball on the penalty spot they have some inkling of whether the shot will end up in the back of the net. Are they picking up on subtle indicators of success, or just kidding themselves? Are men better at this than women, or football fanatics more accurate than those who rarely watch a game?
To help find out, psychologist is carrying out . Participating takes just a few minutes, and involves answering some simple questions about yourself and trying to predict the outcome of four penalties.
Test your intuition, and see if you can outperform your friends and colleagues.
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