How to Visualize like a Pro | Sports Psychology

[@masteryblueprint_]

I highly recommend you watch the full video to understand the science of why you should follow the 3 tips. It will give you a better understanding and appreciation of the importance of visualization for enhancing athletic performance (and why it is the most commonly used strategy by elite level athletes and sports psychologists). Thanks for watching and happy training!

[@jrazah3907]

Sports Psychology Coach can you break down what to do in a quick summary

[@masteryblueprint_]

Well that depends on what you want to achieve and on your skill level (like I explained in the video). For example, what you will visualize to motivate yourself will be different than what you would visualize to practice a movement combination or practice different scenarios that you could encounter during competition. Generally, you should strive to make your visual imagery as close to reality as possible by including all of the senses and details you would experience (touch, taste, smell, sight and sounds) (location of where you will be playing, normal timing). This will allow you to better simulate/practice what you will experience before it actually happens. Also, the more you practice, the better you will get at it and the more it effective your visual imagery will become for improving performance. I will make another video in the future of guided visualizations and models that are commonly used by sports psychologists. Stay tuned. ^ The tips I mentioned above and in the video are the fundamentals (most important ones). Happy training!

[@jrazah3907]

Sports Psychology Coach thanks bro

[@masteryblueprint_]

Hey Michael, to be honest I'm not sure (I can't say for certain because I've never read any studies specific to visualization and antidepressants - and I'm not sure if there is any specific research on it). If you were able to overcome the side effects of the antidepressants and generate enough motivation, then I can't think of anything specific that would mess up your ability to visualize. With that being said, I have no personal experience with this so take my response with a grain of salt. All the best, Michael!

[@sexyjulian2006]

@@masteryblueprint_ Can you vizulise more than 1 thing?

[@vitalydmtrysvidler8023]

I was visualizing this type of channel. Concise , direct and with very practical information.

[@andreaallen7886]

Thank you SO MUCH for all your hard work in putting this information together. I wanted you to know that you are helping so many people, not just athletes. I'm a 270 lb woman who is starting her weight loss journey with simple yoga and plain old walking in in my local area. I came to your channel, not for exercising ideas (which you can get anywhere) but for information about the mind-body link when it comes to moving my body. I have great dreams for my future health and wellness, and this video shows me that reaching them is possible, and that much of that starts in the mind. Once again, THANK YOU!!! You're a star. :)

[@masteryblueprint_]

This makes me very happy to read, thank you for taking the time to write. I wish you the best of luck, Andrea! There's an amazing book called Atomic Habits by James Clear that I think you would enjoy. It's all about how to make doing hard things easier/automatic. The strategies in the book are especially helpful for when motivation sways, as it inevitably does (to some extent)

[@dafneabali806]

This helps so much. If you want to make it even more real, watch videos of people playing your sport and filming it with a GoPro so that you are watching it in first person.

[@masteryblueprint_]

Defne Abalı interesting idea!

[@WolfgangLizana]

Wow. I literally just stumbled upon your channel ans ive been binge watching your videos. It feels like ive stumbled on a stash of hidden gold. Amazing content.

[@masteryblueprint_]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@makomenteshashvili6959]

I'm so grateful for all your hard work. This is mix of everything, science, sport, medicine. As a medstudent and athlete all videos are ideal for me. Big thanks, hope you'll have great day. Made my day . Please never stop making those Videos

[@masteryblueprint_]

Thank you Mako, these comments are always motivating :)

[@prasannanalli1728]

I'm truly greatful for this video and watching it again and again is just making me more and more knowledgeable and this wonderful technique is not just limited for sports but also in all the other important areas of life that concern most of them, thanks for all the hardwork in building this video and presenting to the world. :)

[@masteryblueprint_]

lets get it

[@misssyasmin4577]

Thank you for this knowledge! Is one of the most important videos I saw of my life💯

[@guilhemthomas2361]

Hey mate your two videos are the best I've found online on visualisation because they're consize and complete. I actually use them during my visualisation session to p motivate me to visualize. Could you do other videos on the topic of visualization? That'd be awesome

[@bobbyjones8335]

Also with the roger banister example, even Roger banister used visualization to imagine the perfect run before he broke the 4 min barrier

[@masteryblueprint_]

Interesting, how do you know? Is there an interview of him talking about it?

[@cheryllglotfelty5911]

Very nice and clear condensation of a lot of science! Good practical tips. Thanks!

[@masteryblueprint_]

Thank you, Cheryll! :)

[@theartofcompetition5965]

Great stuff. I would love to.have you on the podcast sometime

[@dr.sarah.zaldivar]

Perfection 🔥💪💪💪

[@khubaibshakeel15]

Brother will you recommend some books for athletes related to mindset mental toughness etc.

[@maximosalamanis4675]

That's a really good work. I'm big fan of visualisation too and it's working so much! I'mm both an artist and athlete and i use visualization for both of my practices, all i can say is people should be aware of our true potential. Can you please reply in my comment or message me the research articles/books that you used as sources for this video? (i'm writing an e-book about body-mind training and any extra material is really helpful. Thank you

[@masteryblueprint_]

Sport psychology textbook by Richard Cox, google scholar for general research studies on visual imagery, athlete autobiographies, Cultural Psychology textbook by Steven Heine

[@maximosalamanis4675]

@@masteryblueprint_ Thank you🙏🏼

[@masteryblueprint_]

@@maximosalamanis4675 Good luck!

[@pacsmacks7142]

Your channel is amazing very good content and very educational. Please keep this up

[@masteryblueprint_]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@ethansooma3953]

Love your videos bro❤❤❤❤❤

[@massefoy]

i have been looking around for videos on visualisation and find yours are the best. i actually listen to them while visualizing: it helps my mind to get in the mood and stay motivated while visualizing. you only made two though: could you make more? thanks!!!

[@masteryblueprint_]

Will graduate in summer, will start posting consistently then

[@ianelpresidentehibbs3647]

Thanks so much this video is very beneficial I will the UFC three weight champ

[@shamayim_david20]

Thank you so much it is amzing stuff tanks

[@noahbarth750]

Watched the video and got really interested. But I was wondering HOW you should practice this. Should I listened to tapes or recordings of these types of visualizations, or do I just come up with everything myself? If there are recordings, where do I find those? spotify, youtube etc? Would love some help!

[@masteryblueprint_]

I don't want to give specific recommendations until I take a course on it. I would say that coming up with it by yourself is a safe bet if you are focusing on what you want to achieve and the steps/actions you need to take to make it happen.

[@noahbarth750]

@@masteryblueprint_ ok thank you! do you listen to any tapes or recordings that you could recommend?

[@masteryblueprint_]

@@noahbarth750 I do not. I just try to think about/visualize how I can best deal with situations and get closer to goals

[@noahbarth750]

@@masteryblueprint_ ok thank you! pls post a video about how to practically do visualization whenever you can! and link to recordings if you find some

[@1984luke7177]

Awesome video, well put together and easy to follow, thank you!! :)

[@jbrains_bowler]

Thank you for some helpful reminders. I don't seem to have the skill of vivid mental imagery. What should I do? How can I develop the skill? Or alternatively, what else can I try?

[@masteryblueprint_]

I need to research these questions. I do not know how important the vividness component is to help one feel more confident or motivated. Maybe a topic for future video. Mindfulness meditation is a good strategy to improve focus, which may help visual imagery, but I do not have a study to reference to back this up

[@jbrains_bowler]

@@masteryblueprint_ Many thanks for the quick comment. I meditate regularly and this is almost certainly helping my performance from the point of view of regulating emotional response. If vividness is indeed less significant, then I'd like to know what visualization means to someone like me. Does it become "simply" mental rehearsal? Thanks for offering to share whatever you discover.

[@trevormarston]

This channel is terrific. What are some of the sources where you're getting this information?

[@masteryblueprint_]

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[@thelmaforeman3017]

Very important information, thank you.

[@tanujavaishnav4621]

Thank you for the such wonderful videos....🙂 Best wishes from India🇮🇳

[@FootballGuidedVisualisation]

Great content 🤜

[@rrickarr]

This was all scientific explanation. We need the practical steps!

[@masteryblueprint_]

Coming soon

[@Mr.Honest247]

Wow what a great explanation! More videos like these please! I need constant evidence so that I stay with it! 👍

[@danielnkedinma7340]

Good work , really helpful .keep it up

[@remi1771]

Hi there! Do you have any problem if I translate your videos to Spanish?

[@lottegroeneveld1446]

Hey, I am writing a paper for school about this topic. You video was really helpful!! I am curious wat sources/articles you have used for the video. Can you maybe link some? It would be very helpful!

[@masteryblueprint_]

Tbh it was a while ago, so I don't remember exactly. I'm sure that I used the following textbook as a guide though: Sport Psychology: Concepts and Applications by Richard Cox

[@kevinperez795]

Loves your videos👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾👍

[@izichinchay3100]

Hi there! Your videos have great content. I am a college athlete and would love to get in touch....

[@manishadoifode6494]

Thank you for this video👍

[@masteryblueprint_]

welcome, subscribe for more!

[@nothxss30]

Does listening to pump up music help while visualizing?

[@masteryblueprint_]

Hmm interesting question. I’m not sure there is specific research on music and visual imagery. Off the top of my head, I think I remember reading somewhere that music can increase physiological arousal and motivation. I also think Michael Phelps would prepare for every race listening to Till I collapse by Eminem while visualizing the race. I think it ultimately comes down to preference. The goal is to simulate what you will, could and want to experience ahead of time, so that means trying to make it as close to reality as possible. If music won’t be on while you compete perhaps it may be useful to also visualize without the music. However, if music helps motivate you and help you get in the zone, then it may be a good strategy!

[@eashwarmatpathi224]

Thank you

[@timothyjames1696]

Hello Andres! I have lost the ability to visualize... How would I go about improving my performance and skills? To clarify, I cannot dream or see mental visual images at all - No sounds, sights or emotion. Just darkness. I used to visualize for fun when learning board games. It helped me create traps and strategies and most importantly... recognize patterns. Do you have any suggestions on the matter? They call it "Aphantasia" Keep up the good content.

[@masteryblueprint_]

I don't know much about this, so I wouldn't be able to give any thoughts. I would recommend that you ask a licensed psychologist instead. In terms of what can help improve your performance and skills, meditation and deliberate practice could help (check out my videos on those topics). Meditation can improve your attention systems and ability to focus. Deliberate practice is a form of practice that consists of 4 principles that could help optimize your training sessions

[@cliftonholman7216]

According to the video what exactly is visualization? And how does it work on the brain in order to improve performance?

[@masteryblueprint_]

Below is not a scientific definition, but I'm sure you could find one if you did your own research. Here is my take. Visual imagery = thinking/imagining in vivid detail. In regards to the content of the visual imagery: what you would like to achieve, how you will achieve it, and how to overcome obstacles that may get in the way. By imagining yourself playing the piano for example, you activate similar brain regions that get activated when you actually play the piano, thereby strengthening the neural connections. Visual imagery also can increase motivation and confidence . Example, imaging yourself successfully completing a task or planning and strategizing how you will get it done (and what you will do overcome obstacles as they arise) can build confidence/self-efficacy.

[@bhuvansharma809]

How can we use visualization for football players?

[@masteryblueprint_]

yes

[@Frogbillards]

Could someone explain to me how I can apply this in shooting pool..I guess on the break..... Examples please ????

[@masteryblueprint_]

We could set up a coaching call to answer your questions. I will also have more videos coming out on this topic soon that will hopefully answer questions and give examples

[@Frogbillards]

@@masteryblueprint_ thank you very much I will subscribe. I truly believe in this. Just trying to learn how to apply it. I appreciate your efforts very much

[@Frogbillards]

@@masteryblueprint_ I would be very open to talking to a coach. Please share on how we can get connected

[@masteryblueprint_]

@@Frogbillards I'm currently in the process of switching online scheduling software platforms. I'm setting up a Calendly account to allow my athletes to easily schedule coaching call appointments. I will have that completed this week. I will comment on this thread to let you know when it is ready. All the best

[@masteryblueprint_]

@@Frogbillards Unfortunately, I was unable to get it done today. Send me an email at [e-mail] with your availability. We can then schedule a call through Zoom. All the best

[@psychathlon7059]

great content

[@caseybuckets]

I visualized my free throws I made twenty four 24 free throws in my mind well practicing my form and then when I went and practiced all my shooting and scoring moves when I got to free throws I drained all of them!!!

[@MikeTMak03]

Did u visual from the internal view or external view?

[@caseybuckets]

@@MikeTMak03 both

[@lelezz3118]

This is great! 👍🔥⚡️🏆🥇

[@seemapatilJapan]

very well done,,

[@yaizamaureira1145]

Well sometimes I can't imagine the movements clearly, like I can't control it, it's normal? Gets better with practice?

[@masteryblueprint_]

yaiza maureira yes, practice will help. Also, training attention helps. Mindfulness meditation can strengthen your ability to focus and thus visualize better

[@yaizamaureira1145]

@@masteryblueprint_ thanks!!! You're amazing!!

[@jrazah3907]

I need help i been visualizeing for a long time and it’s not working and I turley believed it would work but it’s not please help and I done everything right form using my senses and emotion

[@masteryblueprint_]

What do you mean by not working? What result are you trying to get from it? Confidence? Motivation?

[@sd6316]

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[@AkilVignesh]

"The deal is in the detail"

[@memegod4433]

What?

[@Chavanun555]

Now we have VR training now though. Its so real

[@masteryblueprint_]

tell me more. Are you using it personally?

[@Chavanun555]

@@masteryblueprint_ no I don't have the money but I went to a place where they have vr games for you. I play basketball and there are basketball games that make you make decisions like real games and I also saw Step Curry use Vr in interviews with his trainer

[@masteryblueprint_]

@@Chavanun555 i think VR would be a great strategy. It could allow players to experience several scenarios at different speeds and add variables that make the simulation closer to reality. I think that would be better than visual imagery

[@Chavanun555]

@@masteryblueprint_ but it is so expensive though haha

[@masteryblueprint_]

@@Chavanun555 For now, I'm sure prices will come down. I think that in the future technology that combines biofeedback, neurofeedback, and virtual reality will be more widely accessible and affordable, which would essentially enable athletes to continue to train while their body rests. This could be a good and bad thing. Good thing is that athletes who are fully committed and willing to devote more time to developing their skills are more likely to succeed. However, the downside is that as you level out the environment (through technology), individual (genetic) differences become a more important variable for success.

[@whyamiblessed3665]

AWESOME!

[@djfunkychicken]

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