Product Description

The author aims to help athletes learn to sharpen their mental focus, relax ther bodies, visualize successful performance, think positively, and control their emotions during training or when facing important competitions. The book covers all these psychological skills and more, pointing out their significant role in performance and presenting training exercises that will develop and reinforce those mental powers. Five case studies show how athletes have used hypnosis.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #343033 in Books
• Published on: 2000-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Customer Reviews

Opens the mind, and gives an insight into it's power.
Ligget has produced an interesting text on the power of the mind, and how it can be utilised. Through the analysis of his case studies, he explains the different uses of hypnosis in sport. Takes mental imagery and relaxation one step further. Connects with the areas of the mind that we sometimes care to forget.

Gives clear instructions on induction and warnings for those of us who are not trained in hypnosis or psychoanalysis. Missing the after affects of trance state, which can be for some individuals painful and frightening.

Overall though an excelent read for the post graduate in sports and exercise psychology. The methods here can be applied in the day to day coaching of performers!