Crisis-related observations in competition: a case study in basketball |
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| Authors: | M Bar-Eli S Sachs G Tenenbaum J S Pie B Falk |
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| Institution: | School of Management, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel;Ribstein Center for Research and Sport Medicine Sciences, Wingate Institute, Israel;Department of Psychology, University of Southern Queensland, Queensland, Australia |
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| Abstract: | This study presents a unique observational approach to basketball, based on the theory of psychological performance crisis in competition. The approach used takes into account the responses of a player's actions to significant social factors such as team-mates, spectators, the coach and the referees. The contribution of this approach beyond traditional observational techniques is discussed. In our investigation, a single case design was used, in which a professional basketball player was observed during 10 home and 3 away games of the regular season. The relations between the observations and the crisis concept are discussed in detail. In addition, some relevant methodological and applied aspects are presented. |
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| Keywords: | psychological performance crisis observations single case basketball |
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