The aim of the study is to conduct a theoretical analysis of the role of sports psychology and its methods in the psychological training of basketball players. Research methods: theoretical analysis and generalisation of scientific and methodological literature. Research results. Analysis of scientific works and research in the field of sports psychology has demonstrated the importance of this area as a key element of sports training, contributing to the improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of basketball players, as well as their ability to achieve high sports results. Coaches note the positive impact of psychological support on the moral climate in the team and the ability of athletes to recover quickly after failures. Working on team interaction through group training sessions helps improve communication and mutual understanding between players, which also has a positive effect on the overall effectiveness of the game. At the same time, it is important to take into account the individual characteristics of athletes and adapt psychological techniques to their needs. Research by many scientists shows that basketball players who used psychological training demonstrated better concentration during matches, improved game performance (increased shooting accuracy, reduced number of mistakes during matches, increased level of team interaction). Conclusions. Including psychological training methods for basketball players in the training process significantly improves player performance by reducing stress and anxiety and improving concentration, motivation, self-esteem and teamwork. Emotional control and the development of stress resistance contribute to better adaptation in game conditions. Psychological training of athletes is a key factor in achieving high results. Research confirms that the use of psychological techniques and strategies, such as stress management, improved concentration, increased motivation and the development of team interaction, significantly improves the performance of athletes. The successful implementation of these methods requires a comprehensive approach that includes both individual work with players and joint work with the team.
Olga Kravchenko (Sat,) studied this question.