Causes and Consequences of Unsuccessful Psychological Adaptation as a Component of Integral Preparedness of 16-20-Year-Old Basketball Players for Super League Teams at the Stage of Preparation for High Achievements

The article analyzes the problem of unsuccessful psychological adaptation as a component of integral preparedness of 16-20-year-old basketball players for Super League teams at the stage of preparation for high achievements. Purpose of the Study is to analyze the causes and consequences of unsuccessful adaptation as a component of integral preparedness of 16-20-year-old basketball players for Super League teams, based on a review of scientific and methodological literature. Methods. Analysis of specialized scientific and methodological literature, generalization and systematization of data. Results. An analysis of scientific and methodological literature highlights that one of the key issues in improving the long-term training system in basketball is the application of modern interdisciplinary approaches to prepare a greater number of highly qualified athletes. In recent years, researchers in sports games and psychology have conducted numerous researches on athletes at the problematic stage in the long-term training system – the stage of preparation for high achievements. Unlike previous studies, our research focuses on identifying contemporary factors contributing to decreased integral preparedness of basketball players at this stage to develop and scientifically substantiate a pedagogical technology for integral preparedness in Super League teams as well as to designing a system of interconnected training and non-training tools and methods based on individual, personal activity, differentiated, and synergistic approaches. Conclusions. The study analyzed the causes and consequences of unsuccessful or prolonged adaptation of 16-20-year-old basketball players to Super League teams. Further research involves conducting surveys of young basketball players to determine their individual characteristics of integral preparedness at the stage of preparation for high achievements.