# The psychology of penalties in soccer - Wenn der Kopf entscheidet – Die Psychologie des Elfmeterschießens

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Podcast: [SBS German - SBS Deutsch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sbs-german-sbs-deutsch-391041)
Published: 2026-06-09T09:25:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/german/de/podcast-episode/wenn-der-kopf-entscheidet-die-psychologie-des-elfmeterschießens/vxb4ysvmc
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Penalty shootouts are one of the most nerve-wracking moments in soccer. A single shot often makes the difference between victory and defeat. Behavioral economist Prof. Benno Torgler from Queensland University of Technology and colleagues are researching how pressure, expectations and mental strain influence players' performance. In conversation, he explains why experience doesn't always help, what happens in the shooters' heads in the decisive seconds and why experienced players are not necessarily the best shooters. - Elfmeterschießen gehört zu den nervenaufreibendsten Momenten im Fußball. Oft entscheidet ein einziger Schuss über Sieg oder Niederlage. Der Verhaltensökonom Prof. Benno Torgler von der Queensland University of Technology erforscht gemeinsam mit Kollegen, wie Druck, Erwartungen und mentale Belastung die Leistung von Spielern beeinflussen. Im Gespräch erklärt er, warum Erfahrung nicht immer hilft, was in den entscheidenden Sekunden im Kopf der Schützen passiert und weshalb erfahrene Spieler nicht unbedingt die besten Schützen sind.

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