Rushall, B. S. (1995). Mental skills training for sports (2nd ed.). Sport Science Associates, 4225 Orchard Drive, Spring Valley, CA 91977. (Cost: US$35.00)

This manual provides athlete-directed exercises that aim to improve the quantity and quality of self-talk, among many other useful mental skills that affect sporting performance. This is a tool that allows mental skills programs to proceed on an individual basis while allowing a coach to monitor compliance and progress. Titles of appropriate exercises concerning positive mental activities are:

2.1 Increasing the intensity of self-reinforcement

2.2 Positive interactions with other athletes

2.3 Stopping negative thinking

2.4 Positive imagery

4.1 The establishment of a daily positive focus

4.2 Daily positive recall

4.3 Periodic self-commitment

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