The Attention As a Key Element to Improve Tactical Behavior Efficiency of Young Soccer Players

Authors

  • Marcelo Odilon Cabral de Andrade [1] Centre of Research and Studies in Soccer, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil.[2] Faculty of Viçosa (FDV), Brazil.
  • Sixto González-Víllora Faculty of Education (Cuenca), University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.
  • Filipe Casanova [4] Center of Research, Education, Innovation and Intervention in Sport (CIFI2D), Faculty of Sport (FADEUP), University of Porto, Portugal. [5] University Lusófona of Porto, Portugal.
  • Israel Teoldo [6] Centre of Research and Studies in Soccer, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil.

Keywords:

Cognition, Football, Tactics, Training process, Youth sport psychology

Abstract

The aim of this study was to examine the associations between attention and tactical behavior efficiency of young soccer players with similar formal practice time and competitive level. The sample consisted of 80 young male soccer players from Brazilian clubs. The Vienna Test System was used to assess players’ attention. The System of Tactical Assessment in Soccer (FUT-SAT) was used to assess players’ tactical behavior efficiency. The Generalized Linear Models were used to verify the associations between attention and tactical behavior efficiency. The results showed that attention is positively associated with tactical behavior efficiency of young soccer players. Based on the results, high levels of attention will enable young soccer players with similar formal practice time and competitive level to display better responses regarding the tactical actions of the game.

Association between attention and tactical behavior efficiency. The variable “Total Incorrect Non-Reactions” affected the “Accuracy Percentage of the Tactical Actions” (p< 0.001). Each dot represents a single player.

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Published

2020-09-30

How to Cite

Cabral de Andrade, M. O., González-Víllora, S., Casanova, F., & Teoldo, I. (2020). The Attention As a Key Element to Improve Tactical Behavior Efficiency of Young Soccer Players. Revista De Psicología Del Deporte (Journal of Sport Psychology), 29(2), 47–55. Retrieved from https://rpd-online.com/index.php/rpd/article/view/20

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 2 (2020): Journal of Sport Psychology

Section

Original Article