Mind over muscle: study reveals how mental rehearsal boosts volleyball skills
NCT ID NCT07270224
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 52 female volleyball players and non-athletes to see how well they can imagine movements and mentally rotate hand images. Researchers measured reaction time and jump height to find links between mental skills and actual performance. The goal is to understand how thinking about movements can help athletes train better.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ayşe Yazgan
Bakırköy, Istanbul, 34158, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34158, Turkey (Türkiye)
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