Prior to a basketball game, Coach Keating shakes his players' hands. Each player then gives the others a fist bump and a hug. In contrast, coach Lopez wishes the players luck and then the team goes through a cheer. Based on research by Kraus and colleagues how will the teams do if they follow the same routine over the season?

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Research by Kraus and colleagues suggests that a brief touch among teammates, such as a fist bump, can coordinate their actions and improve their performance. Therefore, Coach Keating's team, which engages in handshakes, fist bumps, and hugs, should do better than Coach Lopez's team, which only engages in a team cheer.

Prior to a Basketball Game, Coach Keating Shakes His Players