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An Exploratory Pilot Study on Choking Episodes in Archery.

Pierluigi Diotaiuti¹, Stefano Corrado¹, Stefania Mancone¹

¹Department of Human, Social and Health Sciences, University of Cassino, Cassino, Italy.

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|March 1, 2021

Summary

Archers experiencing choking under pressure can reduce frequency by managing anxiety and ruminative thoughts. Coach support and personal coping styles significantly mitigate performance anxiety effects.

Keywords:

archery choking under pressure coach support coping styles decentering sport anxiety

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Area of Science:

Sports Psychology
Performance Psychology
Cognitive Psychology

Background:

Choking under pressure is a significant issue affecting athletic performance.
Understanding the interplay of individual and environmental factors is crucial for intervention.
Existing models require further validation in competitive archery contexts.

Purpose of the Study:

To test an explanatory model of choking under pressure in archers.
To investigate the roles of anxiety, coping styles, and decentering.
To examine the influence of perceived coach support on choking frequency.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 115 competitive archers (72 males, 43 females) participated.
Participants completed self-report measures for self-consciousness, anxiety, coping styles, and decentering.
Statistical analysis explored direct and mediated effects of psychological variables on choking frequency.

Main Results:

The ruminative component of concern directly influenced choking episodes.
Personal coping style mediated anxiety's effect on brooding and decentering ability.
Decentering capacity significantly limited choking frequency; perceived coach support was facilitative.

Conclusions:

Cognitive remodeling of disturbing thoughts and enhancing decentering are key to reducing choking.
Strengthening the athlete-coach relationship and trust is vital for performance.
Intervention programs should integrate cognitive strategies and supportive coaching for athletes facing pressure.