Naturalistic decision-making in expert badminton players

This paper reports on a study of naturalistic decision-making in expert badminton players. These decisions are frequently taken under time-pressured conditions, yet normally lead to successful performance. Two male badminton teams participated in this study. Self-confrontation interviews were used t...

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Published in:Ergonomics 2007-09, Vol.50 (9), p.1433-1450
Main Authors: Macquet, A. C., Fleurance, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied psychology
Athletes
Badminton
Biological and medical sciences
Decision Making
Ergonomics
Expert performance
France
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Human performance
Humanities and Social Sciences
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Naturalistic decision-making
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Racquet Sports
Space life sciences
Sport
Sport cognitive sciences
Sports
Sports. Leisure
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Summary:This paper reports on a study of naturalistic decision-making in expert badminton players. These decisions are frequently taken under time-pressured conditions, yet normally lead to successful performance. Two male badminton teams participated in this study. Self-confrontation interviews were used to collect data. Inductive data analysis revealed three types of intentions during a rally: to maintain the rally; to take the advantage; and to finish the point. It also revealed eight types of decision taken in this situation: to ensure an action; to observe the opponent's response to an action; to realize a limited choice; to influence the opponent's decision; to put pressure on an opponent; to surprise the opponent; to reproduce an efficient action; and to play wide. A frequent decision was to put pressure on the opponent. Different information and knowledge was linked to specific decisions. The results are discussed in relation to research that has considered naturalistic decision-making.
ISSN:0014-0139
1366-5847
DOI:10.1080/00140130701393452