Intervención Psicológica en un jugador de pádel competitivo: un estudio de caso

Abstract

A case study is presented, corresponding to a 23-year-old performance paddle player who intended to improve his psychological performance in matches and enjoy the sport. For this purpose, four study phases were defined: (1) detection and evaluation of the real demand; (2) development of the intervention; (3) final evaluation and consolidation of the work; and (4) follow-up. For measurement before and after the intervention, the CPRD and two ad hoc instruments addressing psychological variables and empowering ideas in sport were used. During the intervention, the psychological strategies of goal setting, thinking stop, self-recording of empowering ideas, routines for serve and rest and between points, feedback after viewing games, positive reinforcement, handling distorted thoughts and self-instructions were used. The results showed an increase in the percentile scores of the variables Stress Control, Mental Ability and Influence on the Performance Evaluation of the CPRD, and greater perceived and observed competence in relation to the psychological variables and the empowering ideas used in reference to paddle. It is concluded that psychological training is effective in improving psychological performance and the enjoyment of paddle players - an issue also associated with a perception of improved sports performance.