Does Imagery Work? Effects on Performance and Mental Skills

Weinberg, Robert S.

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“…The results of the present study partially corroborates with those found in previous studies (Hall & Fishburne, 2010;Mayer & Herrman, 2009;Weinberg, 2008) which claim that mental training techniques have been largely used by psychologists, coaches and athletes as a tool for improving learning and performance in sports. In addition, imagery combined with relaxation is more effective than imagery alone (Gill & Williams, 2008).…”

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“…Numerous papers have been published in recent years related to the importance of mental training in sport (Jekauc & Woll, 2006;Weinberg, 2008;Thelwell et al, 2006;Taylor & Shaw, 2002;Coelho et al, 2008;Mayer & Hermann, 2009;Hegazy, 2012;Vealey & Greenleaf, 2006). Mental training techniques have been largely used by psychologists, coaches and athletes as a tool for improving learning and performance in sports (Hall & Fishburne, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

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The Effect of Mental Training on Motor Performance of Tennis and Field Hockey Strokes in Novice Players

Hegazy¹,

Sherif²,

Houta³

2015

APE

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The aim of this study was to investigate whether the mental training of motor performance can be useful or not in learning tennis and field hockey strokes (forehand, backhand; push pass, hit) Twenty four male tennis-field hockey novice players participated in the study and were divided into experimental group (N = 12) and group for the scientific treatment of the tests (N = 12). Subjects were recruited from Faculty of Physical Education for Men, Alexandria University, Egypt, with ages between 19 to 20 years old. The experimental group attended 16 sessions (8 for tennis, 8 for field hockey) over six weeks (40 minutes each) and used mental training exercises (relaxation, visualization and concentration-attention control) pertinent to the forehand, backhand in tennis and push pass, hit in field hockey. Two waves of measurements were conducted (before and after the completion of the intervention) with the use of motor assessment tests related to the sport of tennis and field hockey. Each student was evaluated regarding to his technique of forehand, backhand in tennis and push pass, hit in field hockey in order to examine the effectiveness of mental training. Questionnaires were also used to measure visualization and concentration-attention control. The results showed a highly significant improvement in learning forehand, backhand in tennis and push pass in field hockey. However, no statistical difference was found for the performance of the hit stroke in field hockey. In addition, the findings showed also a significant difference between the initial and the final measurement regarding to the ability of concentration and visualization by using questionnaires. The results revealed a value of 0.780 which indicates a good reliability of the tool. As a conclusion, a combination of mental and practical training promises the greatest improvement in performance and learning, because it involves all senses.

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The Effect of Mental Training on Motor Performance of Tennis and Field Hockey Strokes in Novice Players

Hegazy¹,

Sherif²,

Houta³

2015

APE

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“…For example, imagery training combined with video modelling is practical, especially for individuals who have some difficulties practising imagery due to lack of experience in specific events (e.g., Olympics, Tour de France) or limited sports and imagery skills [2]. Therefore, practitioners have regularly used a combination of imagery and modelling techniques with athletes in training, the main reason being to maximise their athletes' potential [3].…”

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Portable devices for delivering imagery and modelling interventions: effects on netball players’ adherence, shooting performance, and self-efficacy

Khan¹,

Morris²,

Marchant³

2018

J. Fundam and Appl Sci.

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The main objective of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of portable devices (MP4) and a stationary device (DVD and fixed point stationary computer) in delivering imagery and modelling training among female netball players, examining the effect on imagery adherence, performance, self-efficacy, and the relative efficacy of presenting imagery instructions once at the start or before each of the video modelling examples. Fifteen participants were randomly assigned into each of the MP4 (initial and repeated instructions) and DVD conditions. Participants (N = 45) completed a measure of self-efficacy for netball shooting and performed a netball-shooting test. Then, they practised imagery for seven days. Finally, they repeated all the measures. The results showed shooting performance of participants in the portable device conditions improved significantly (p < .05) compared to those in the stationary device condition, but there was no significant shooting performance difference between the two portable device conditions. These results indicate that MP4 was a useful portable device to enhance imagery with video modelling training adherence and to improve performance.

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“…Imagery seems to be an important and effective practice for sportive performance (23,36). Sport skills are imagined in three ways.…”

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A study of attention and imagery capacities in badminton players

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Balkan³

2017

Turkish Journal of Sport and Exercise

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The purpose of the research was to analyze imagery and attention capacities in badminton players. 85 players aged 16-18 who participated in Badminton Turkey Championship in 2016, were involved in this research. Bourdon Attention Test for the attention levels of players participating in the research, Sport Imagery Questionnaire (SIQ) developed by Hall et al. for their imagery capacity were used herein. In evaluation of data, frequency analysis, t-test and correlation analysis were done. In conclusion; any significant differences were not found between imagery capacity and gender variable in badminton players. But a significant difference was found between sport age, cognitive imagery and motivational general competence. When cognitive imagery values increase, motivational general arousal values increase. And when motivational general competence values go up, motivational specific imagery rate rises. In badminton players there was a significant relation between imagery and attention. There was a positive relation between motivational specific imagery and attention. When capacity for motivational specific imagery rises, attention capacity rises in players. When players win the match or perform well, they imagine to be appreciated (Motivational Specific Imagery), this positively affects attention capacity. Imagery trials accompanied by physical trainings are influential for improving players' attention capacity.

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Does Imagery Work? Effects on Performance and Mental Skills

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The Effect of Mental Training on Motor Performance of Tennis and Field Hockey Strokes in Novice Players

The Effect of Mental Training on Motor Performance of Tennis and Field Hockey Strokes in Novice Players

Portable devices for delivering imagery and modelling interventions: effects on netball players’ adherence, shooting performance, and self-efficacy

A study of attention and imagery capacities in badminton players

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