Low, William R and Stoker, Mike and Butt, Joanne and Maynard, Ian (2023) Pressure Training: From Research to Applied Practice. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 15 (1). pp. 3-18. DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/21520704.2022.2164098
Low, William R and Stoker, Mike and Butt, Joanne and Maynard, Ian (2023) Pressure Training: From Research to Applied Practice. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 15 (1). pp. 3-18. DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/21520704.2022.2164098
Low, William R and Stoker, Mike and Butt, Joanne and Maynard, Ian (2023) Pressure Training: From Research to Applied Practice. Journal of Sport Psychology in Action, 15 (1). pp. 3-18. DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/21520704.2022.2164098
Abstract
Pressure training (PT) strategically increases pressure during training to improve athletes’ abilities to cope with pressure in competition. Although evidence suggests that PT can improve performance under pressure, implementation of PT can be challenging in applied settings. The purpose of this article is to guide sport psychology practitioners and coaches in conducting PT at both elite and lower levels of sport. We first outline basics of PT, including who will benefit from the intervention and when to conduct it. We also clarify the purpose of PT and distinguish it from other forms of coaching that may seem similar. The next section includes steps for conducting PT effectively. Based on research and applied practice, these recommendations address how to create pressure and how to establish training environments that are conducive to PT. Each recommendation describes a principle that can guide practitioners and coaches as they tailor PT to specific sports and levels of competition. We argue that the use of negative consequences, an existing or “baseline” level of pressure, and involvement of coaches are key ingredients for conducting PT that promotes athletes’ development.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Applied interventions; coping; performance anxiety; performance under pressure |
Divisions: | Faculty of Science and Health Faculty of Science and Health > Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, School of |
SWORD Depositor: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email elements@essex.ac.uk |
Date Deposited: | 04 Feb 2023 19:51 |
Last Modified: | 01 Feb 2024 12:19 |
URI: | http://repository.essex.ac.uk/id/eprint/34642 |
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