Mental Practice for Adolescent Tennis Players: Mental Imagery, Self-Talk, and Goal Setting

Studies show that mental imagery, self-talk, and goal setting are three important aspects of developing a well-rounded and strong tennis player (Chandler et al., 2022). Mental imagery can enhance vivid visualization; self-talk can positively influence emotions and attitude; and goal setting is essential to creating the right path for any tennis player. This paper will provide suggestions for young tennis players to improve mental practice that contributes to the game to enhance performance in the long run. It is recommended that coaches and athletes incorporate mental imagery, self-talk, and goal-setting practices into their training regime as it is likely to lead to positive results.