Coaches’ Mind Games: Harnessing Technical Fouls for Psychological Momentum in Basketball
This study explored the emotional and cognitive dimensions associated with technical fouls (TFs) in basketball coaching. Using in-depth interviews with Israeli first-division basketball coaches, we aimed to uncover the emotional and cognitive intricacies involved in TFs. Through rigorous thematic co...
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| description | This study explored the emotional and cognitive dimensions associated with technical fouls (TFs) in basketball coaching. Using in-depth interviews with Israeli first-division basketball coaches, we aimed to uncover the emotional and cognitive intricacies involved in TFs. Through rigorous thematic content analysis, we delved into coaches’ ability to perceive and manipulate psychological momentum on the court. We revealed that coaches intentionally use TFs as strategic tools. TFs were employed to elicit specific emotional responses and cognitive shifts in players, affecting their emotional states, arousal levels, motivation, and overall team performance. However, coaches approached TFs with caution due to the associated emotional and cognitive risks. They carefully weighed potential benefits against unforeseen consequences in their decision-making. Furthermore, our research highlighted coaches’ belief in the immediate positive impact of TFs on referee decisions, underscoring the interplay between emotional influence and strategic advantage. Nevertheless, this advantage was perceived as short-lived, emphasizing that TFs are a two-edged sword with unpredictable outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-6d8d60cfd1f245e38c284a022e4182752023-11-24T14:29:20ZengMDPI AGBehavioral Sciences2076-328X2023-11-01131190410.3390/bs13110904Coaches’ Mind Games: Harnessing Technical Fouls for Psychological Momentum in BasketballGershon Tenenbaum0Ady Vigodsky1Assaf Lev2B. Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University, Herzliya 4610101, IsraelB. Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University, Herzliya 4610101, IsraelDepartment of Sports Therapy, Ono Academic College, Kiryat Ono 55000, IsraelThis study explored the emotional and cognitive dimensions associated with technical fouls (TFs) in basketball coaching. Using in-depth interviews with Israeli first-division basketball coaches, we aimed to uncover the emotional and cognitive intricacies involved in TFs. Through rigorous thematic content analysis, we delved into coaches’ ability to perceive and manipulate psychological momentum on the court. We revealed that coaches intentionally use TFs as strategic tools. TFs were employed to elicit specific emotional responses and cognitive shifts in players, affecting their emotional states, arousal levels, motivation, and overall team performance. However, coaches approached TFs with caution due to the associated emotional and cognitive risks. They carefully weighed potential benefits against unforeseen consequences in their decision-making. Furthermore, our research highlighted coaches’ belief in the immediate positive impact of TFs on referee decisions, underscoring the interplay between emotional influence and strategic advantage. Nevertheless, this advantage was perceived as short-lived, emphasizing that TFs are a two-edged sword with unpredictable outcomes.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13/11/904basketballtechnical foulspsychological momentumcoachesemotionscognition |
| spellingShingle | Gershon Tenenbaum Ady Vigodsky Assaf Lev Coaches’ Mind Games: Harnessing Technical Fouls for Psychological Momentum in Basketball Behavioral Sciences basketball technical fouls psychological momentum coaches emotions cognition |
| title | Coaches’ Mind Games: Harnessing Technical Fouls for Psychological Momentum in Basketball |
| title_full | Coaches’ Mind Games: Harnessing Technical Fouls for Psychological Momentum in Basketball |
| title_fullStr | Coaches’ Mind Games: Harnessing Technical Fouls for Psychological Momentum in Basketball |
| title_full_unstemmed | Coaches’ Mind Games: Harnessing Technical Fouls for Psychological Momentum in Basketball |
| title_short | Coaches’ Mind Games: Harnessing Technical Fouls for Psychological Momentum in Basketball |
| title_sort | coaches mind games harnessing technical fouls for psychological momentum in basketball |
| topic | basketball technical fouls psychological momentum coaches emotions cognition |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-328X/13/11/904 |
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