Investigation of Effect of Routine Introduction, Imagery and Mixed Methods on Performance and Mental Representation of Volleyball Overhand Float-Serve

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1 M.Sc. of Motor Behavior, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

2 Ph.D. of Motor Behavior, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of routine introduction, imagery and mixed methods on performance and mental representation of volleyball overhand float-serve. To this purpose, 40 girls were randomly divided into routine introduction, imagery, mixed and control groups. After a pre- test, participants practiced the task for seven consecutive days (each day 5 blocks 10 trials each) according to their grouping. One week after the last practice session, participants performed the post- test. Results showed that mixed group performed better than two other experimental groups. Also, routine introduction group outperformed than imagery group. However, in mental representation measure, the imagery group had a more structured mental representation than two other groups. In addition, the mixed group had a more structured mental representation than routine introduction group. These results were discussed in relation to the underlying mechanisms of these methods of practice.

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Sport Psychology Studies
Volume 6, Issue 20
July 2017
Pages 149-168

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  • Receive Date: 20 May 2017
  • Revise Date: 24 June 2017
  • Accept Date: 05 July 2017

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