Teamwork and Decision Making in Sports Games: A Systematic Review Based on Modern Theory
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https://doi.org/10.26858/cpjok.v18i2.863Keywords:
Teamwork; Decision-Making; Team Sports; Shared Mental Model; Tactical Intelligence.Abstract
Team sports demand dynamic interactions among players involving tactical coordination, effective communication, and rapid decision-making in constantly changing situations. This systematic review aims to analyze the relationship between teamwork and decision-making in the context of modern team sports based on current theories. Using a systematic literature review method, this study analyzed 32 scientific articles from Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, and Semantic Scholar databases published between 2020-2026. The analysis results show that teamwork plays a significant role as a predictor of tactical decision-making through shared mental model and team communication mechanisms. Ecological Dynamics Theory, Naturalistic Decision Making, and Collective Team Behavior provide a strong conceptual framework for understanding the complex interactions between these variables. This study develops an integrative conceptual model connecting teamwork dimensions (communication, coordination, trust, cohesion) with decision-making quality (speed, accuracy, adaptability). These findings provide practical implications for coaches and sports practitioners in designing communication and team coordination-based training programs to enhance tactical performance.
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