The Importance of Motor Imagery Ability in Determining the Optimal Focus of Attention During Motor Practice

Background: Outcome of motor practice is influenced by focus attention. Paying attention to the environment (external focus) has been reported be more effective than paying body movements (internal focus). On other hand, internal was for novice sports players, indicating that optimal differs among individuals. also imagery ability, where subjects with higher ability show better outcomes. However, possible relation between and not yet known.