Kinaesthetic Imagery and Video Modelingon Performing a Closed Motor Skill

Abstract

Imagery is an important intervention strategy used in Psychology. It is widely used for
mental preparation and training of sport skills as well. kinaesthetic imagery (KI) is a form of
imagery that is used in sport where athletesfeel the movementsrather than experience the imagery
of a skill in other sensory forms. In the present study the researcher is testing the efficacy of video
model-based KI in learning and performing a closed motor skill, a skill that is totally under the
volition of the athlete executing it. The skill used in the present study to test efficacy of KI is Jump
Service in Volleyball, a closed motor skill. The results exhibited considerable improvement in
service accuracyof the playerswho were tested using APHERED Volleyballservice test.