Creating or recreating an experience in the mind using all the senses.
Self-talk
What athletes say to themselves; can be instructional or motivational.
Progressive muscle relaxation
Tensing and relaxing muscle groups in turn to reduce somatic anxiety.
Pre-performance routine
A consistent sequence of thoughts and actions before performing.
Imagery works best when vivid and controllable, using PETTLEP (physical, environment, task, timing, learning, emotion, perspective). Internal (first-person) or external (third-person) perspective.
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Exam tip: Link each psychological skill to what it improves: arousal, attention, confidence or technique.