Motor imagery as a potential tool to alleviate choking under pressure in sports performance
Zhi Li,
Sandra E. Moritz,
Hairui Liu
Abstract:Choking under pressure is a popular issue in sports, having adverse effects on athletes’ performance. It can occur for various reasons, such as debilitative anxiety, increased fear of failure, lack of confidence, lack of preparation, and the presence of distractions. This review investigates the utility of motor imagery as an intervention for choking. Motor imagery, a cognitive process encompassing mental rehearsal of physical movements without physical execution, has been demonstrated to enhance motor skill a… Show more
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