- Title
- Examining the accuracy and in-game performance effects between pre- and post-performance routines : A mixed methods study
- Creator
- Mesagno, Christopher; Hill, Denise; Larkin, Paul
- Date
- 2015
- Type
- Text; Journal article
- Identifier
- http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/92532
- Identifier
- vital:9620
- Identifier
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychsport.2015.03.005
- Identifier
- ISSN:1469-0292
- Abstract
- Objectives: Researchers have identified that pre-performance routines improve performance under pressure, yet have not investigated the effects of post-performance routines. Thus, the purpose of the current study was to examine whether the type of performance routine training could improve tenpin bowling accuracy and in-game performance. Design: A mixed-method design was adopted, whereby the impact of a performance routine intervention on performance accuracy and in-game performance was examined. This was followed by participants completing semi-structured interviews which explored the perceived effect of those routines. Method: Thirty-six experienced tenpin bowlers completed 30 accuracy shots pre- and post-intervention training, with league scores obtained for in-game performance comparison. Four groups (i.e., pre-performance routine [PPR], post-performance routine [POST], combined pre-post routine, and a control group) practiced 12 games across four weeks while listening to the group specific routine instruction on an IPod. Results: It was noted that accuracy improved (albeit non-significantly) for the PPR and combined pre-post routine group, but not the other groups. Critically, all intervention groups (PPR, POST & COMBO) improved in-game performance. The qualitative data indicated that both the PPR and POST was perceived to influence positively performance, attentional and emotional control, self-awareness, self-confidence, motivation. The PPR was also considered to enhance a state of readiness, and perceived control. Conclusions: Results indicate that the PPR training enhanced accuracy and in-game performance, with the POST training acting as a supportive role for in-game performance as evidenced by the qualitative and quantitative data. Future research should continue to investigate the effects of POSTs. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Publisher
- Elsevier Ltd
- Relation
- Psychology of Sport and Exercise Vol. 19, no. (2015), p. 85-94
- Rights
- Copyright (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
- Rights
- Open Access
- Rights
- This metadata is freely available under a CCO license
- Subject
- 11 Medical and Health Sciences; 13 Education; 17 Psychology and Cognitive Sciences; Pre-shot routine; Post-shot routine; Self-regulation
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