ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2026
Effects of Pre-Session Video Observational Modeling on Emotional Intelligence and 9 m Shooting Performance in U14 Male Handball Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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objectivesEmotional intelligence (EI) is a modifiable psychological competency associated with athletic performance, yet controlled interventions targeting EI in youth sport remain scarce. Pre-session video observational modeling (VOM) is effective for motor skill acquisition, but its potential to enhance EI has not been examined in a randomized design. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a 6-week pre-session VOM program on EI and 9 m shooting performance in U14 male handball players, and to examine whether changes in EI were associated with performance improvements.
methodsThirty-three male U14 handball players (
resultsGroups did not differ at baseline (
conclusionsPre-session VOM was associated with concurrent improvements in emotional intelligence and 9 m shooting performance in youth handball players, with findings requiring replication in larger and more diverse samples before generalizable conclusions can be drawn. The observed relationship between EI and performance suggests that emotional processes may contribute to skill acquisition. These findings support the inclusion of brief observational strategies in youth training programs, while requiring replication in broader samples.
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