Mental preparation strategies and performance : is a combination of techniques better than a single technique?
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YEAR:
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1983
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PUB TYPE:
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Journal Article
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MENTAL-TRAINING; RELAXATION; VISUALIZATION; BASKETBALL; FREE-THROW; MAN; ATHLETE
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No discipline assigned
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LANGUAGE:
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English
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PUB ID:
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103-366-205
(Last edited on
2002/02/27 18:45:05 US/Mountain)
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ABSTRACT:
The purpose of this investigation was to determine whether combining two mental preparation strategies would be more effective in enhancing performances than a single strategy. Subjects practices on a basketball free throw task (20 shots) using one of the following mental preparation strategies: (a) imagery, (b) relaxation, (c) relaxation plus imagery, (d) placebo control. To simulate game conditions, subjects were allowed only 10 s in which to use their mental preparation strategy. After the practice session, subjects shot 20 test free throws using their designated technique. Results indicated a significant main effect with the imagery group performing significantly better than the placebo control group although there were no specific differences between the three experimental groups. The results are discussed in terms of potential variables mediating the effectiveness of imagery in enhancing sport performance, and future directions for research are offered.
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