Understanding the Presence of Mental Fatigue in Elite Female Football
| Autor: | Andy Smith, Mitchell R. Smith, Chris Thompson, Naomi Datson, Sabrina Skorski, Tim Meyer, Aaron J. Coutts |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Ecological validity
Applied psychology Football Physical Therapy Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Athletic Performance Q1 Coaching Soccer Humans Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Duration (project management) Recreation GV557 business.industry Mentoring General Medicine Mental Fatigue 1106 Human Movement and Sports Sciences 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy 1701 Psychology Focus group Nephrology Elite H1 Female business Psychology human activities Inclusion (education) Sport Sciences |
| Zdroj: | Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport. 93:504-515 |
| ISSN: | 2168-3824 0270-1367 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/02701367.2021.1873224 |
| Popis: | Purpose: Previous research investigating the impact of induced mental fatigue in football (soccer) has demonstrated associated performance decrements in physical, technical, tactical and decision-making performance. A common limitation amongst this research is the protocols used to induce mental fatigue which provides low ecological validity, and the inclusion of recreational or sub-elite players. Therefore, understanding the presence of mental fatigue in elite football can provide insight into protocols with greater ecological validity. Methods: The current study used focus groups with 10 elite female football players, focusing on five topics (travel, fixture congestion, receiving tactical information, pre-match routine and pressure to win) related to the perceived causes of mental fatigue in elite football (directed by anecdotal quotes in elite football and research-based theories). Results: Several themes emerged from the data; travel fatigue, inability to switch off from football, fatigue experienced following team meetings, use of pre-match music and internal pressure to succeed. Conclusion: These findings present practical recommendations to reduce mental fatigue in elite football settings, such as considering the timing, content and duration of team meetings, providing players with free time/rest where possible, and considering the modality of coaching instructions during matches. |
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