evaluation apprehension & preventing inhibition

Question 1

what is evaluation apprehension

Answer 1

is the percieved fear of being judged, it can either motivate you (facilitation), or over arouse you (inhibition)
the difference with evalation apprehension is that you are not only being watched, but a judgement is being made on the performance

Question 2

when can evaluation apprehension occur

Answer 2

if people watching are known to the player

if the audience is seen to be expert or knowledgable, such as a scout from a professional club

if the audience is critical, adding pressure

if the audience makes no comments at all, creating a sense of unease

Question 3

how to prevent social inhibition

Answer 3

1. getting players familiar with playing infront of a crowd
2. gradually introducing evaluation
3. improving focus and concentration

Question 4

how to gradually introduce evaluation

Answer 4

-informal team discussions
-statistics or interviews
-encourage support from teammates
-reduce the importance of the event

Question 5

how to improve focus and concentration

Answer 5

develop selective attention

-increase self efficiency
-groove skills
-stress management techniques