Le discours interne optimise les effets positifs de l’imagerie mentale lors de l’apprentissage du service chez des debutants

Nicolas Robin; Robbin Carrien; Christophe Boudier; Laurent Dominique

doi:10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i85.143

Self talk optimizes the positive effects of mental imagery when learning the service in beginners

Authors

Nicolas Robin Université des Antilles
Robbin Carrien Université des Antilles
Christophe Boudier Amicale Tennis Club, Gosier, Guadeloupe, France
Laurent Dominique Université de la Réunion

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i85.143

Keywords:

service, mental imagery, self-talk, beginners

Abstract

The aim of this exploratory study was to test the effects of a combination of mental imagery (imagining oneself serving) and cognitive self-talk (instructions for serving) on the percentage of success and the technical quality of the serve of young beginner tennis players during a one-week training course, with the aim of providing practical recommendations to coaches. The results show an additional improvement in service performance when mental imagery is combined with self-talk.

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Published

2021-12-29

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Robin, N., Carrien, R., Boudier, C., & Dominique, L. (2021). Self talk optimizes the positive effects of mental imagery when learning the service in beginners. ITF Coaching & Sport Science Review, 29(85), 9–11. https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i85.143

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Vol. 29 No. 85 (2021)

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