‘Choking’ Revisited: A Refreshing Perspective on Pressure
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v19i53.546Keywords:
Pressure, Choking, Cognitive appraisalAbstract
This article discusses literature surrounding the phenomenon known as “choking”. The article highlights the importance of a players cognitive assessment of a pressure situation, and also the dangers of forward thinking within a match. A look at the conception of pressure as defined by Billie Jean King, then begins to shed light on a new appraisal of pressure, and practical guidelines are offered.
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