This average was compared with the yearly averages for each team. Playing surface material and dimensions of the stadium were noted for each stadium. The playing surface material proved to have the largest effect on the home field advantage for baseball. In comparison, the shape and depth of the outfield had little to no impact on the home field advantage of a particular franchise. In general sports analysis, the term Home Field Advantage is used by reporters, anchors, and analysts to describe a home team's advantage on the field.
Every sport is proven to have some advantage on the home court.
It is proven that the advantage does exist, however, the reason for the advantage is unknown. Several hypotheses have been raised concerning the root of home field advantage. The effect of cheering has also been explored. In one preliminary study, it was found that referees tend to make biased decisions when being harassed by the home team fans. This question was raised after the 1998 World Cup held in France.