The relationship between self-confidence and anxiety regarding the finishing game shot results in woodball athletes

Background. Psychological factors play an important role in the sport of woodball, especially in determining the success of the finishing shot, as this sport requires a high level of concentration, emotional control, and self-confidence to achieve optimal shot accuracy. Aim. This research is motivated by the important role that psychological conditions, such as Self-Confidence and anxiety, can affect the results of finishing shots in woodball athletes. Material and methods. The method used in this study is a quantitative Cross-Sectional Design. The sample used in this study amounted to 30 woodball athletes. The measuring instruments used consisted of the Self-Confidence Questionnaire, the Sport Competition Anxiety Test, and the shot accuracy test. The analysis technique in this study consisted of several stages, including descriptive analysis, a normality test, and a Spearman's rank test. In the analysis of this study using the R Studio application tool. Results. The results of this study indicate that self-confidence is strongly related to the ability to finish shots in woodball athletes, with an r-value of 0.891. In addition, there is a strong relationship between anxiety and the results of finishing shots in woodball athletes, with an r value of -0.892. Conclusions. Therefore, it can be concluded that psychological conditions such as self-confidence and anxiety can be related to the results of finishing shots in woodball athletes. Therefore, coaches need to implement a structured and sustainable mental training program that addresses the importance of coaching athletes' achievements, supporting the improvement of performance abilities, and maximizing match results.