Mental Imagery in Sports

... Sports psychology deals with the functions and nature of the mind. The strong connection between mental and physical are essential in any sport for success. In order to consistently sustain and maintain athletic performance as well as improve and motivate, an athlete must train both body and mind (http://www.faqs.org/sports-science/Sc-Sp/Sport-Psychology.html ). For my chosen sport, tennis, I will discuss the various mental aspects which the sport involve and how they affect my performance. An analysis of my current skill level, strengths and weaknesses must be done in order to determine which aspects need improvement. The main focus will be on mental imagery and the various uses of it, in addition to how to use the technique effectively. To asses my current skill level, there is an international ranking system based on the capabilities of the player that coincides to a number ranging from 1 to 10. Here is a brief table

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