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An Examination of Behavioral Momentum in Girls' High School Volleyball
Journal of Sport Behavior
  • Joseph Wanzek, Utah State University
  • Daniel Houlihan, Minnesota State University - Mankato
  • Kendra J. Homan, Utah State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-2012
Abstract

The metaphor of behavioral momentum has been studied extensively by researchers with regard to its application in various research topics. A majority of the research effort has been spent on explaining compliance issues in a clinical setting. This study focused on the possible application of behavioral momentum in sports as well as exploring differing viewpoints on what constitutes momentum in sports. The action of a volleyball serve was analyzed to determine if the duration and velocity of successful serves could be a way to show behavioral momentum. Additionally, momentum disruption for consecutive serves was also examined by offering a timeout during a succession of serves.

Citation Information
Wanzek, J.S., Houlihan, D., & Homan, K.J. (2012). An Examination of Behavioral Momentum in Girls' High School Volleyball. Journal of Sport Behavior, 35(1), 94-107.