Implementing Mental Plans

Question 1

What are the 3 types of Mental Plans?

Answer 1

Preparation
Performance
Recovery

Question 2

What are some mental training tools that can be used?

Answer 2

Triggers
Releases
Cue Words
Goal Setting
Imagery
Relaxation and Energization
Self-Talk

Question 3

What are the steps to become aware of the plan that works the best

Answer 3

Set a goal (specific)
Select tools to incorporate
Create a plan

Question 4

Create a Preparation Plan

Answer 4

Mental and Physical Warm-Up:
Goal: start strong
Tools: goal setting, self-talk
Create: a pre-competition routine

Question 5

What are the types of performance plans?

Answer 5

1. Race and Routine
2. Self-Paced Tasks
   3.Interactive Sports

Question 6

Create a performance plan based on a 400-meter dash runner

Answer 6

Race and Routine
Goal: increase confidence through preparation
Tools: self-talk cue words
Create: a specific plan with cue words for each part of the race

Question 7

Create a performance plan for a free throw shooter

Answer 7

Self Paced Tasks
Goal: optimal focus and emotions
Tools: relaxation/energization, imagery
Create: preperformance routine

Question 8

Create a performance plan for a volleyball player/team

Answer 8

Interactive Sports
Goal: identify critical situations
Tools: triggers, self-talk
CreateL plan for situation, kick start to an automated response

Question 9

Create a recovery plan for when an athlete is emotionally flustered

Answer 9

Goal: Damage Control
Tools: trigger, release, all tools
Create: plan to get back under control