Table 3 Players' (n = 246) risk perceptions, outcome expectancies and action self-efficacy regarding Knee Control use

Risk perceptions

Pre-intervention

I expect I will sustain an injury sometime during this season… (1 likely–7 unlikely)

4 (2)^a

Outcome expectancies

Pre-intervention

Many sports injuries are preventable with the help of training or protective equipment… (1 false–7 true)

6 (1)^b

Post-season

After training Knee Control this season, I think my risk of injury has… (1 increased–7 decreased)

5 (2)^c

After training Knee Control this season, I have become faster, stronger and developed better balance… (1 false–7 true)

5 (1)^c

Action self-efficacy

Post-season

I have listened to my coach’s instructions on how to do the Knee Control exercises… (1 little–7 much)

6 (1)^c

I have been able to do all the exercises in the Knee Control programme correctly… (1 unsure–7 sure)

6 (2)^c

I have made 100% effort when we practised the Knee Control exercises… (1 false–7 true)

6 (1)^c