The Impact of Psychological Preparation Procedures on the Performance of Zimbabwean Elite Cricket Players
- Author
- Chikomba, Herbet
- Title
- The Impact of Psychological Preparation Procedures on the Performance of Zimbabwean Elite Cricket Players
- Abstract
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One important component of improving performance is understanding how psychological training affects Zimbabwean cricket players. The relationship between mental preparedness, focus, and overall player well-being is investigated in this study. Through the evaluation of psychological strategies including goal-setting, visualization, and stress management, the study seeks to highlight the role that mental conditioning plays in enhancing cricket players' abilities and adaptability in a competitive scenario. The results provide insightful information for athletes' overall development and may influence coaching tactics designed to address the particular difficulties Zimbabwean cricket players confront. This study explores the unique psychological tactics used by Zimbabwean cricket players, looking into how pre-game rituals, mindfulness practices, and coping mechanisms affect performance under duress. Through player interviews, questionnaires, and performance reviews, the research seeks to find trends and individual differences in psychological readiness. Targeted treatments can help athletes and coaching staff develop mental resilience and perform at their best on the cricket pitch by taking into account the complex psychological elements affecting Zimbabwean cricket players. The results showed that the research of psychological preparation on the performance of professional cricket players in Harare-based clubs was mostly driven by subpar performance. Cultural differences, worry, exhaustion, unfavourable comments, and performance pressure from supporters are just a few of the factors identified in this study as potential causes of subpar performance. Psychological readiness programs must be implemented by Harare-based cricket clubs if they hope to see an improvement in player performance.
- Date
- NOVEMBER 2023
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
- Psychological Preparation Procedures ,
- Supervisor
- Dr L.T Charumbira
