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Posted: 19.12.10 in Tournament Analysis Blog category

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An example of an outcome goal has already been provided – a player whose goal is to win or to achieve one very specific target.  This goal potentially motivates a player for a short period but each loss is considered as a failure. In addition, an outcome goal describes no specific strategy to improve a player's ability or their chances of winning. Players of all sports are often told that if they play well they will win and achieve success. However, this is typically not true as many other factors influence the outcome of a competition (such as opposition ability, officials' decisions, and conditions).

Process goals specifically address the skills that are required to increase the likelihood of winning. As a consequence, the achievement of a process goal is not related to whether a player wins or loses a particular match. However, consistently meeting process goals will improve the playing ability of competitors and increase success. With process goals there can be some degree of flexibility, whereas with outcome goals you will either win or lose. Crucially, the meeting of process goals is down to the player, not to situation or opposition performance. As a result full credit for meeting these goals can be taken by the player.

There is a fantastic interactive tool on our website for first of all identifying what areas need to be addressed and then how to set a strategy to achieve these goals. It`s not too late to get “The Outlaw” a membership for Christmas, it`s a steal at £25.00!