Understanding the presence of mental fatigue in elite female football
(Das Verständnis der mentalen Ermüdung im weiblichen Elitefußball )
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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Schlagworte: | Fußball weiblich Leistungssport Sportpsychologie Belastung Ermüdung Prävention Wiederherstellung mental |
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Notationen: | Spielsportarten Sozial- und Geisteswissenschaften |
Tagging: | mentale Ermüdung |
DOI: | 10.1080/02701367.2021.1873224 |
Veröffentlicht in: | Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport |
Veröffentlicht: |
2022
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Jahrgang: | 93 |
Heft: | 3 |
Seiten: | 504-515 |
Dokumentenarten: | Artikel |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Level: | hoch |