Mental rehearsal and skill acquisition in sports
Jim Sheedy (20157615) · 2009
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Abstract (excerpt)
Mental rehearsal is thought to have positive effects upon the learning and retention of gross motor skills such as those demanded in many sports. A field study using 30 participants from the sport of lawn bowls failed to demonstrate a…
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