GRIPS - Imagery

Question 1

How else is imagery known as? What can it be referred to as?

Answer 1

Visualisation

Question 2

What is the difference between imagery and visualisation?

Answer 2

Imagery includes using as many body senses as possible as part of the recreation of performance, whereas visualisation is only a visual recreation.

Question 3

Where is imagery more effectively used?

Answer 3

1. More effective for experienced players than unexperienced.
2. More effective for closed skills which have fixed cues than open skills which have to change cues.

Question 4

How can imagery be improved?

Answer 4

Improved with practice.

Question 5

What are 4 points imagery can help the performer do?

Answer 5

1. Learn skills.
2. Rehearse game plans.
3. Control arousal and stress levels.
4. Gain and maintain self-confidence.