An effective way for athletes to improve their skills off the field is to practice by rehearsing
A) negative self-talk to motivate themselves.
B) relaxation images to use when they make a "bad" play.
C) the use of synaesthesia regarding their upcoming athletic performance.
D) kinesthetic images of themselves performing flawlessly.

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Kinesthetic imagery involves mentally rehearsing a task by imagining oneself performing it perfectly. This has been shown to have a positive impact on athletes' skills and abilities. The other options (A, B, and C) involve negative or distracting mental practices that may actually harm an athlete's performance.

An Effective Way for Athletes to Improve Their Skills Off