Lameiras, JoãoAlmeida, Pedro Henrique Garcia Lopes dePons, JuanGarcia-Mas, Alexandre2014-09-032014-09-032014Revista de Psicología del Deporte, 23, 337-3431132-239Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/10400.12/3026The aim of the study was to assess the impact of the inclusion of a routine in the performance of a young player, in terms of direct free execution. Based on the Five-step Approach (Singer, 2000) an individualized intervention directed towards the learning and systematization of a routine was conducted, using strategies for physical, technical and mental preparation of the athlete. The results indicate that after the intervention the athlete’s performance improved significantly, demonstrating the positive impact of incorporating routines, similar to results of previous studies (e.g. Ajamil, Pascual, Idiakez and Echevarria, 2011; Czech, Ploszay and Burke, 2004; Lidor and Mayan, 2005; Singer, 2002). The findings of this study have important practical implications for all those involved in the sports context. As well as contributing to an effective approach in response to this specific need, it emphasizes the importance of incorporating psychological strategies in the field of athletic training.spaInterventionRoutinesFive-step approachPerformanceFootballjournal article