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Relationship between tactical behavior and affective decision-making in U-17 youth soccer players
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Centre of Research and Studies in Soccer, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Brazil
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Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
Online publication date: 2018-04-19
Hum Mov. 2014;15(2):100-104
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Purpose:
The aim of this article was to analyze the relationship between tactical behavior and affective decision making of U-17 youth soccer players.
Methods:
The sample was comprised of 154 participants meeting the study inclusion criteria. Players played 4-min games on four-person teams (including goalkeeper) on a small-sided soccer field. The System of Tactical Assessment in Soccer (FUT-SAT) was used to determine the defensive tactical actions performed by players according to five different tactical principles. A total of 6140 defensive tactical actions were recorded. Their affective decision-making was measured by a computerized card task, the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT).
Results:
Significant negative correlation was found between players’ learning curve and the incidence of actions based on the principle of concentration. Less impulsive players presented a lower incidence of actions tied with the principle of concentration in comparison with more impulsive players.
Conclusions:
The findings suggest that, in the defensive phase, players who are less impulsive decision makers may benefit from more secure and stable defensive styles.