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Shudian Cao1, Soh Kim Geok1, Samsilah Roslan1
1Faculty of Educational Studies, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia.
Frontiers in Psychology
|January 27, 2022
Summary
Mental fatigue (MF) impairs basketball players' technical skills like shooting and decision-making. Further research is needed on MF's impact on physical and tactical performance in basketball.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Psychology
- Performance Analysis
Background:
- Mental fatigue (MF) is a state impacting sports performance, with recent evidence suggesting effects on basketball.
- A comprehensive review of MF's influence on basketball performance is currently lacking.
- This study systematically reviews MF's effects on basketball players' physical, technical, tactical, and cognitive functions.
Approach:
- A systematic literature search was conducted across major databases (PubMed, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, Scopes, CKNI) up to May 2021.
- Included studies were experimental, comparing MF conditions against a non-fatigued control.
- Seven studies met the inclusion criteria for the review.
Key Points:
- MF significantly impairs technical basketball skills, including free throws, three-point accuracy, and increases total turnovers.
- Cognitive performance in basketball is negatively affected by MF, specifically impacting decision-making processes and heuristic strategies (e.g., take-the-first).
- Athletes under MF struggle with skillful technique execution and practical decision-making during crucial game moments.
Conclusions:
- Mental fatigue detrimentally affects technical execution and cognitive functions in basketball players.
- The impact of MF on physical and tactical basketball performance remains under-researched.
- Future research should comprehensively investigate MF's effects on all facets of basketball performance, particularly physical and tactical aspects.
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