Khayati Ala, Sahli Faten, Ghouili Hatem, Labbadi Rabeh, Selmi Okba, Sahli Hajer, Jebabli Nidhal, Romdhani Amir, Zghibi Makram, Haddad Monoem
Higher Institute of Sport and Physical Education of Ksar Said, University of Manouba, Manouba, Tunisia.
High Institute of Sports and Physical Education of Kef, University of Jendouba, El Kef, Tunisia.
Front Psychol. 2024 May 15;15:1392668. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1392668. eCollection 2024.
The confluence of physiological and psychological dynamics is fundamental to athletic performance, particularly in basketball, where physical skill and mental resilience are imperative. While the role of verbal encouragement (VE) as a catalyst for enhancing performance has been explored in various sports disciplines, its specific effects within the basketball have not been adequately examined. Addressing this gap, the current study zeroes in on the influence of coach-delivered VE on the physiological and psychological responses of adolescent basketball players engaged in small-sided games (SSG), providing a focused analysis of how directed encouragement can modulate performance and experience in young athletes. This study aimed to investigate the effects of coach-delivered verbal encouragement on the psychological and physiological responses of adolescent basketball players.
Sixteen male participants (age: 16.93 ± 0.36 years; height: 176.8 ± 0.8 cm; body mass: 73.43 ± 12.57 kg; BMI: 21.70 ± 3.55) were allocated to a Verbal Encouragement Group (VEG, = 8, mean age: 16.80 ± 0.44) and a Control Group (CG, = 8, mean age: 17.06 ± 0.26). Each participant engaged in four sessions of small-sided games (SSGs) consisting of four players per side in a 14 × 10 m pitch.
The findings revealed significant benefits of coach-delivered verbal encouragement on both the physical and psychophysiological responses of the players ( < 0.05), including increased physical enjoyment, positive mood state, lower heart rate, and higher physical activity intensity level.
Coaches should incorporate verbal encouragement strategies during SSGs to enhance player performance and optimize both psychological and physiological adaptations.
生理和心理动力的融合是运动表现的基础，在篮球运动中尤为如此，因为身体技能和心理韧性至关重要。虽然言语鼓励（VE）作为提高表现的催化剂的作用已在各种体育项目中得到探讨，但其在篮球运动中的具体效果尚未得到充分研究。为填补这一空白，本研究聚焦于教练给予的言语鼓励对参与小型比赛（SSG）的青少年篮球运动员生理和心理反应的影响，重点分析定向鼓励如何调节年轻运动员的表现和体验。本研究旨在调查教练给予的言语鼓励对青少年篮球运动员心理和生理反应的影响。
16名男性参与者（年龄：16.93±0.36岁；身高：176.8±0.8厘米；体重：73.43±12.57千克；体重指数：21.70±3.55）被分配到言语鼓励组（VEG，n = 8，平均年龄：16.80±0.44）和对照组（CG，n = 8，平均年龄：17.06±0.26）。每位参与者进行四节小型比赛（SSG），每节比赛在14×10米的场地中每边有四名球员。
研究结果显示，教练给予的言语鼓励对球员的身体和心理生理反应均有显著益处（p < 0.05），包括增加身体愉悦感、改善情绪状态、降低心率以及提高身体活动强度水平。
教练应在小型比赛期间采用言语鼓励策略，以提高球员表现，并优化心理和生理适应性。
