The Effect of Motor-Mental Preperformance Routines on Motor Performance in Novice Learners

Two sequential studies were conducted to test the notion that preperformance routines (PPRs) positively affect motor performance. The first study consisted of observations and interviews with 115 elite athletes to explore crucial time periods and body positions inherent in expert preparation for per...

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Published in:Journal of applied sport psychology 2018-10, Vol.30 (4), p.402-420
Main Authors: Perry, Inbal Sonia, Chow, Graig M., Tenenbaum, Gershon, Katz, Yaacov J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Motor ability
Practice exercises
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Summary:Two sequential studies were conducted to test the notion that preperformance routines (PPRs) positively affect motor performance. The first study consisted of observations and interviews with 115 elite athletes to explore crucial time periods and body positions inherent in expert preparation for performing a golf putt, tennis serve, volleyball serve, and basketball free throw. In the second study, we taught these features of PPR to novice performers: 240 male and female high school students were assigned to two motor-mental PPR, and one control condition. Findings revealed that PPR enhances motor performance and can be implemented at an early stage of learning.
ISSN:1041-3200
1533-1571
DOI:10.1080/10413200.2017.1411404