violence in sport
A LOOK AT SOME OF THE THEORIES There are a few proposed theories for the explanation of violence in sports. ... Therefore, having said this, sport is considered to be an acceptable method for athletes to let off steam or pent-up aggression. Psychological theory, on the other hand, relies on the concept of "frustration" as the main cause for the occurrence of violence in sports. With the pressures of the game--such as fans who heckle players, questionable calls made by the officials, and players egos--frustration can build up to the point where outbursts of violence can occur.