Effectiveness of Innovative Seminar-Training Methods in Forming Psychological Readiness for Competitions in 12–13-Year-Old Basketball Players

Abstract

This article comprehensively covers the effectiveness of innovative seminar-training methods in the process of forming psychological readiness for competitions in 12–13-year-old sports school basketball players. During the study, the athletes' pre-competition psychological experiences, anxiety and stress levels, motivational factors, and self-confidence indicators were analyzed in depth. On this basis, innovative psychological methods such as interactive training, role-playing games, visualization, relaxation exercises, team problem-solving, and communication training were used. The results show that seminar-training methods are highly effective in strengthening the psychological stability of young basketball players in competitive situations, developing their willpower, increasing stress tolerance, and forming a team spirit. It has also been proven through scientific and statistical analyses that these methods strengthen the athletes' quick decision-making skills during the competition, increase their self-confidence and motivation. According to the results of the study, the systematic introduction of innovative seminar-training methods into the training system of sports schools will serve to raise the psychological preparation of young athletes to a qualitatively new level.