IMAGERY AND VIDEO SCRIPTS

Writing customized scripts for successful situations.

To systematize mental training, imagery scripts are written.

These are detailed narrative texts that guide the athlete through a perfect performance, incorporating sensory and emotional cues.

The script should be written in the present tense and first person, using key words that trigger confidence and concentration.

An example of a script for a soccer goalkeeper facing a penalty kick could be: "I am standing on the goal line. I feel the wet grass under my cleats and the coolness of the air on my face. I take a deep breath and my shoulders relax.

I see the striker place the ball; the sound of the stadium fades away and there is only the ball. I feel my legs charged with explosive energy.

When it strikes, I dive hard to the right, feel the impact of the leather on my gloves and the satisfaction of deflecting the ball away. I am an impassable wall. This type of narrative programs the mind for the desired response.

Use of highlight videos to reinforce self-image.

In addition to scripts, the use of highlight videos is a powerful tool.

It consists of editing a compilation of the athlete's own best plays, often accompanied by motivational music.

Viewing these images reinforces self-efficacy by providing undeniable evidence of one's own competence and past success.

When a basketball player watches a 2-minute video of him making consecutive three-pointers, making accurate assists, and defending with intensity, his mirror neurons are activated.

These neurons trigger a response in the brain similar to that of performing the action, which helps "program" the motor system for future success.

It's a form of positive self-based modeling that boosts confidence before competition and combats doubts about performance.

Summary

Imagery scripts are personalized narratives to systematize mental training. They are written in the present tense and first person, using key words that trigger concentration and describe flawless execution.

These detailed narratives program the mind for the desired response. By guiding the athlete through sensory-rich success situations, the brain is conditioned to replicate that excellence in reality.

The use of highlight videos complements the scripts by reinforcing self-efficacy. Watching one's own best plays activates mirror neurons, providing visual evidence of success and strengthening confidence before competing.