Understanding Mental Imagery: Part 2

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How valuable can mental imagery be in your development and competitive results? Extremely. But this is something that is rarely understood, discussed, or utilized.

In my book (Click Here) I detail the results of multiple research studies that show conclusively how effective the use of imagery can be, even if that research is not commonly known or put into practice by most players and pros. The use of mental imagery can result in:

Reduction in warm up time Improved focus Improved decision making Reduced anxiety and increased confidence Greater mental preparation and readiness Improved technical learning Improved serving speed, consistency, and accuracy Improved service return accuracy and consistency Increased percentage of points won at net Improved strategy and increased overall points won

Although there is more detail in the book, here is a summary of one study demonstrating the power of imagery in improving serving speed for junior players.

The subjects…