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Original Articles

Effects of Decision Training on Decision Making and Performance in Young Tennis Players: An Applied Research

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Pages 426-440 | Received 09 Dec 2013, Accepted 20 Apr 2014, Published online: 08 Aug 2014
 

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of a 10-week decision training program on decision making and performance in tennis. Decision training was based on the analysis combining tactical questioning and video feedback about players own actions. A quasi-experimental design with intermediate tennis players (control group, n = 6; experimental group, n = 5) was developed over 18 weeks, divided into 3 phases: preintervention, postintervention, and retention. A total of 13,383 game play actions were analyzed to test differences. Experimental group improves significantly decision making and performance and maintained improvements during the retention phase. Video feedback combined with questioning is recommended to achieve sport expertise.

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