MENTAL IMAGERY for Athletes | Tips for Mastering Imagery as a Mental Skill with Dr. Brooke Rundle

Imagery is a well-studied psychological performance tool to help athletes perform on the court. Dr. Brooke Rundle, Founder of Headstrong Mindset and NTDP Consultant, guides coaches and athletes through ways to develop this skill and use it during their volleyball seasons. Rundle emphasizes the need to use all senses to create a vivid image, discusses various types of imagery, and guides athletes and coaches through three real-time imagery sessions to exhibit useful cues for practicing the skill. 00:00 - What is Imagery? 01:04 - The Benefits of Mental Rehearsal 03:59 - Imagery vs. Visualization: Using All Senses 06:33 - The PETTLEP Model for Effective Imagery 13:17 - Guided Imagery Session 1: The Lemon 20:12 - Guided Imagery Session 2: Your Calm Place 26:50 - Identifying Performance-Enhancing Emotions 30:34 - Guided Imagery Session 3: Volleyball Skill 35:53 - How to Integrate Imagery Into Your Training