A Study of Elite Rugby Union Goal Kickers and their use of Mental Rehearsal
Abstract
This research presents a study into ten male elite Rugby Union goal kickers and their use
of mental rehearsal. A semi-structured interview was used to establish their use of
mental rehearsal in a competitive match and when they were away from competition, for
example in training and at home in preparation for a match. The interview was also used
to establish the content ofthe players' mental rehearsal. Players discussed the level of
consistency within their mental rehearsal and the possible circumstances in which their
routines may change as well as discovering how their mental routines developed. The
results indicated that all used mental rehearsal during a competitive game in the form of
consistent performance routines. There was also evidence of players using similar
routines at training and other forms of mental rehearsal in preparation for a game. A
number of players, however, described not engaging in formal mental rehearsal prior to a
match. The implications of such findings are discussed.
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MSc (Hons) Coaching Science
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