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Explain the role of motivation in enhancing a sports performance. 'Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova are so evenly matched, in terms of racket skills and athleticism, that the Wimbledon women's singles final will probably be decided by their emotional response to the situation.' The Times 1988 Motivation is 'the drive to strive.' And can be described as, 'the 'internal state which tends to direct a persons behaviour towards a goal.' Motivation is inextricably linked with sport at every level, from grass roots to elite and is vital to both athletes and coaches. It is important to understand the role of motivation in enhancing sports performances concerning all levels of athlete, from beginners to professionals. Motivational factors can be intrinsic or extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation comes from inside the performer, and is also called self-motivation. This is the internal drive to succeed; it is the aspiration to accomplish goals for their own personal satisfaction, sense...

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