Imagery Training: A Guide for Sportspeople

Imagery is best described as a method of using all the senses to create or re-create an experience in the mind. Research claims that 85-90% of surveyed Olympic athletes use imagery as part of training for competition. Steve Backley, the Olympic silver medallist in the javelin, uses it to practise his throws and Michael Jordan, the superstar basketball player, uses it to visualise moves he will use against an opponent ahead of time. Imagery works because your mind controls all body movements. So, whether you already use imagery or want to use it for the first time, then this book is for you to build into your weekly training programmes.

• Imagery: What Is It, Why It Works, and How to Use It.
• 8 Exercises to Improve your Imagery Skills
• 6 Exercises to Use your Imagery Skills
• 4 Exercises to Build Imagery into Training and Competition
• Assessment and Monitoring Form
• Evaluation Form