The Effects of Single and Combined Psyching up Strategies on Basketball Free-Throws and Leg Strength
Description:
The present investigation was to determine if combining two mental preparation strategies would be more effective than a single strategy. In Experiment 1, subjects (n=40) performed basketball free-throws (20 shots) using one of these mental strategies: 1) imagery, 2) relaxation, 3)relaxation plus imagery, 4) placebo control. Results indicated a significant main effect with the imagery group performing significantly better than the placebo control group. In Experiment 2, subjects (n=40) performe…
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Date:
August 1982
Creator:
Chan, Roy Chin Ming
Partner:
UNT Libraries