Visualization Training

Visualization Training
1. Start with skills the athlete can do well. Then, work on skills the athlete is trying to
refine.
2. Focus on bringing the feeling up when doing imagery.
3. Devote 10-15 minutes a day on imagery training.
4. On the way to practice, have the athlete run through in their mind what he/she wants to
accomplish at practice.
5. During practice, before doing a skill, have the athlete run through the image of what
he/she wants to happen.
6. When giving corrections, have the athlete feel the correction in his/her mind before
doing the skill.
7. As an athlete is preparing for competition, the athlete should feel him/herself in
control, doing what he/she wants to do, and focus on the way he/she wants to perform in
pressure situations.
8. The athlete should picture him/herself achieving his/her ultimate goal.
Coaches can help athletes develop their visualization skills by doing the following:
a) provide athletes articles on mental training
b) provide athletes time to rehears visualization
c) provide athletes opportunities for creative simulations
d) provide athletes vivid terminology in your descriptions
e) combine visualization with videotape sessions
f) ask athletes questions that provoke imagery
When should athletes practice visualization?
i. on the way to practice
ii. while getting taped before practice or a competition
iii. while at work or school
iv. alone in a quiet place
v. while the coach is reviewing what the goals are for a practice or competition
vi. before performing a skill or strategy
vii. after corrective feedback is provided by the coach
viii. after watching a video displaying athletic skills and performance of strategies

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