مجلة المنظومة الرياضية
Volume 13, Numéro 1, Pages 314-329
2026-03-01

Predicting The Level Of Tactical Thinking Based On Certain Psychological Skills Among Football Players

Authors : Benhiba Tadj Eddine . Gueracha Taieb . Nougal M'hamed .

Abstract

This study aims to assess the levels of selected psychological skills and tactical thinking among football players, as well as determine the contribution of these psychological skills to tactical thinking proficiency. Researchers used the descriptive methodological approach which suits the study's nature, with a sample of 40 football players. Data collection relied on the Tactical Thinking Scale for football players (21 items across four domains) and the Psychological Skills Scale (24 items across six dimensions). Statistical analysis was conducted through the use of SPSS version 27. Ultimately, findings revealed a good proficiency levels in both psychological skills and tactical thinking, alongside a statistically significant effect of psychological skills on enhancing tactical thinking among football players.

Keywords

Psychological skills ; tactical thinking ; football players