The psychology of penalty kicks: the influence of emotions on penalty taker and goalkeeper performance

Philip Furley; Matt Dicks; Geir Jordet

doi:10.4324/9781003005568-4

The psychology of penalty kicks: the influence of emotions on penalty taker and goalkeeper performance

Philip Furley^*, Matt Dicks, Geir Jordet

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Abstract

The penalty kick is a specific act during (or at the end) of a soccer match that can elicit strong emotional responses in the players involved, which has the potential to impact on skill execution. This chapter will explore the psychological impact of penalty kicks on those involved (takers and goalkeepers) and the practical strategies that can be employed by players to maintain an optimum level of emotional control. The authors will discuss their work with players and challenge the traditional argument that you can’t recreate the pressure of a match situation to effectively practice penalties.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Psychology of Elite Soccer: More Than Just a Game
Editors	Joseph G. Dixon, Jamie B. Barker, Richard C. Thelwell, Ian Mitchell
Publisher	Routledge
Chapter	3
Number of pages	15
Edition	1st
ISBN (Electronic)	9781003005568
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003005568-4
Publication status	Published - 19 Mar 2020

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The Psychology of Elite Soccer: More Than Just a Game. ed. / Joseph G. Dixon; Jamie B. Barker; Richard C. Thelwell; Ian Mitchell. 1st. ed. Routledge, 2020.

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