Open AccessPsychological implications of ‘expecting the ball back’
Author(s) -
Suresh Kumar Sonachalam,
Edward Horne
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
itf coaching and sport science review/coaching and sport science review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1812-2310
pISSN - 1812-2302
DOI - 10.52383/itfcoaching.v23i67.146
Subject(s) - ball (mathematics) , mental toughness , psychology , applied psychology , social psychology , physical therapy , medicine , mathematics , mathematical analysis , athletes
Mental toughness is widely accepted as the main aspect that makes the difference at the professional level. Hence it is becoming increasingly important that the coaches integrate psychological training in their day-to-day training program. This article discusses how a simple instruction of ‘Expecting the ball back’ that is commonly used, can have far reaching psychological benefits, if used with the right understanding.