MENTAL SKILLS STRATEGIES – SELF TALK

Question 2

define self-talk

Answer 2

Involves talking or thinking to yourself prior to or during performance.

Question 3

define positive self talk

Answer 3

-Can be motivational – “I can do this” or instructional – “ complete the follow through”
-The aim is to enhance self-esteem, motivation, attentional focus and performance.

Question 4

Positive self-talk benefits performance by what factors

list at least 4

Answer 4

• Re-enforcing skill learning
• Changing bad habits
• Motivating the Performer
• Focusing Attention
• Building Self-Confidence

Question 5

define more on self-talk and stress

Answer 5

Self-talk can be used to reduce stress before, during and after performance.

Question 6

define more on self-talk and motivation

Answer 6

Players who are experiencing low motivation will have a decline in their performance levels and the intensity and effort they put into training and games decreases.

Question 7

define more on self-talk and concentration

Answer 7

Athletes can use key phrases to help maintain their concentration, to change their level of concentration or to focus their concentration on a particular aspect of their performance

Question 8

define more on self-talk and arousal

Answer 8

Self-talk can be used to increase or decrease arousal levels.