摘要:The flow - feeling theory helps in understanding why people do ac tivities in maximum performance and extremely motivated. This theory is composed of 9 dimension/characteristics. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze qualitatively the flow feeling in young basketball players. The study sample of 59 athletes fro m 5 different teams from the Brazil Southeast. Being two of the teams considered elite teams. W e used a semi structured interview and a questionnaire to collect general data about the athletes. To evaluate the interview was used the method of content analy sis. The results show that there is five dimensions most frequently cited by athletes (autotelic experience, challenge - skill balance, clear goals; sense of control; c oncentration on the task at hand). And three other less mentioned (transformation of time; action - awareness merging, loss of self - consciousness). Some speeches indicate to there can be a state of flow on the team.
关键词:Flow; basketball; sport psychology. Flow; basquetebol; psicologia do esporte. Flow; baloncesto; Psicología del deporte.