Lecture 15- Attention concentration

Question 1

What is the definition of Focus in Attention–Concentration?

Answer 1

“Right info, at the right time, for the right amount of time.”

Question 2

What MST methods can be used for improving Attention–Concentration?

Answer 2

✅ Mental Preparation
✅ Relaxation / Centering
✅ Self-Talk (thought-stopping)
✅ Imagery (being focused on the task)

Question 3

What is the purpose of Pre-Competition Mental Preparation?

Answer 3

To mentally prepare the athlete for performance by focusing attention on task-relevant information and controlling distractions.

Question 4

What is Pre-Shot Mental Preparation? Give examples.

Answer 4

A task-focused mental routine used just before a specific action, such as:

• Before a golf shot
• Before a free throw
• Before goal-kicking
• Before a lineout throw

Question 5

What is the role of a Coping Plan in Mental Preparation?

Answer 5

To provide strategies for distraction control → using tools like centering and self-talk.

Question 6

What is the purpose of the Relaxation MST Method in Attention–Concentration?

Answer 6

• To become free from uncontrolled activation, tension, & negative thoughts.
• Creates feelings of ease and readiness → clear mind.
• Helps achieve optimal level of attention concentration before & during competition.
• Prevents involuntary narrowing of attention under stress.

Question 7

What is the goal of Self-Talk (ST) in Attention–Concentration?

Answer 7

• Use intentional thinking with key words/phrases (like a mental playlist).
• Convert negative ST (Don’t’s) → positive ST (Do’s).
• Cognitive restructuring (includes thought-stopping).

Question 8

How does Self-Talk help with Attention–Concentration?

Answer 8

✅ Helps select & maintain the correct focus.
✅ Useful for shifting focus when needed.

Question 9

What are Attention Cues / Triggers / Signals? Give an example.

Answer 9

Simple words or signals used to cue correct focus.
Example: Golf “swing thoughts.”

Question 10

What is Imagery in MST for Attention–Concentration?

Answer 10

• More than “visualisation” → uses all 5 senses.
• Involves external and internal imagery.
• Imagery of task-relevant information for attention-concentration.

Mental rehearsal of:
- Task focus
- Coping with distractions (imagining themselves coping successfully).

Question 11

What is the summary of MST Skill: Attention–Concentration?

Answer 11

Focus: “Right info, at the right time, for the right amount of time.”
Key MST Methods:
✅ Mental Preparation
✅ Relaxation / Centering
✅ Self-Talk
✅ Imagery