Influence of Interpersonal Anxiety on Penalty Shootout Performance
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https://doi.org/10.61173/0egv0t41Keywords:
Penalty Shootout, Interpersonal relationship, Anxiety, AthletesAbstract
This paper examines the impact of interpersonal anxiety on athletes’ performance in football penalty shootouts. Through a review of the existing literature, it explores how these external factors that come about as a result of interpersonal relationships can lead to elevated levels of anxiety, which may affect final performance in penalty shootouts. The analysis highlights the complexity and potential interplay of different interpersonal relationships, how it evolves into anxiety triggers and ultimately affects performance in penalty shootouts. By understanding these dynamics, this study suggests targeted psychological interventions for coaches and sport psychologists to mitigate the impact of these factors on athletes and ultimately improve their performance in critical moments such as penalty shootouts.
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