Hydration Breaks Fuel More Attempted Shots, Study Finds

A new study from Northeastern University suggests that hydration breaks during high-stakes fixtures may be leading to an increase in attempted shots. Researchers analyzed match data from the 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage and knockout rounds, comparing shot volume before and after hydration pauses. The findings indicate that players like Brazil's Neymar Jr. and Argentina's Lionel Messi had higher shot attempt rates in the minutes following a hydration break. This could be due to players refocu...