The Effect Of Exercises For Improving Mental Imagery On TheDevelopment Of Spiking Performance Accuracy In Young Volleyball  Players

Instructor Ali Sebhan Sekhe, Asst.

	The Effect Of Exercises For Improving Mental Imagery On TheDevelopment Of Spiking Performance Accuracy In Young Volleyball Players
Modern Sport journal
Article 1, Volume 8, Issue 10, 2009, Pages 186-205
Author
Asst. Instructor Ali Sebhan Sekhe
Abstract
The researcher conducted this research according the balance concept between mental imagery and skill performance. The researcher did not depend on physical and skill training or continuous effort without using the cognitive aspect of learning and acquiring different motor skills. The basic skills of volleyball are considered the skeleton of the game for mastering these skills is essential for winning. This relays heavily on selecting the best training methods that can quicken the acquisition of these skills. Spiking is considered one of the important skills in volleyball that play a great role in matches' results. The researcher designed a group mental imagery exercises that improve and develop the accuracy of spiking. These exercises included relaxation exercises, mental imagery, controlling exercises and developing the mental skills learned as well as individual and team training performance using video shooting. The subjects were (30) young volleyball players of the ages (16 – 18) years. The researcher used the experimental method with two groups; controlling and experimental. He concluded that mental imagery exercises have a positive effect on spiking performance accuracy tests. He finally recommended applying the mental training exercises along with physical, skill and tactical preparation programs in learning and training spiking in volleyball

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