In front of an expectant and supportive crowd the athlete begins to "press," which interferes with the execution of skillful play.

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The situation described suggests that the athlete is experiencing self-attention, where the pressure to perform in front of a supportive crowd is causing them to become overly self-conscious and interfere with their ability to execute skillful play. Home court advantage or away court disadvantage may be factors in some situations, but they are not the specific cause of the athlete's difficulty as described.

In Front of an Expectant and Supportive Crowd the Athlete