Motor imagery and serving precision: A case study
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Imagery, Psychology, Service precisionAbstract
The goal of this case study was to outline the influence of practice setting conditions and motor imagery on service precision. The eight conditions that were conducted showed that mentally imagining the serve four times whilst in the service position improved the accuracy and location of the ball bounce on the opponent’s court and that using visual imagery whilst in the service position itself helped to improve consistency. The results have enabled the researchers to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the motor imagery ability of the evaluated player with a view to defining mental preparation goals for coaching sessions, as well as making the participant’s serve more efficient in competitive situations.
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