Can mental training help to improve shooting accuracy?
Abstract
The study investigated the effects of two mental training strategies separately and combined on subjects’ shooting performance following an endurance march. Further, the study examined the suitability of a ten‐session training programme for the police force. On Trial 1, following a three hour march, 44 subjects shot 25 rounds. Subjects were then randomly assigned to four groups (biofeedback, relaxation, combined biofeedback and relaxation and control). After two weeks of mental training, subjects performed both tasks again on Trial 2. A repeated two‐way ANOVA indicated a significant improvement (p < 0.01) in shooting accuracy by the combined group. Suitability for this mental training programme was strongly supported by the experimental groups (71 per cent to 80 per cent). Subjects were generally better able to relax and focus. They were also more aware of their body and their physiological control. Results are discussed in light of potential benefits for cognitive strategies in precision tasks following endurance activities.
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AR-based visual feedback enhanced shooting accuracy and technique in basketball players.
“Couture et al. (1999) proved that AR-based visual feedback enhanced the shooting accuracy and technique significantly in basketball players, and the significance of the real-time visual augmentation.”
From Real-time feedback enhances motor learning and motivation in youth team sports through augmented reality tools (2025) · cites this paper as Couture et al. (1999)
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Maynard, I. W., Smith, M. J., & Warwick-Evans, L. (1995) · Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology · doi:10.1123/jsep.17.4.428 · Cited by 52 · see citing works
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He, X., & Wei, L. (2025) · Frontiers in Psychology · doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1661936 · Cited by 11 · see citing works
- Authors
- Couture, R. T., Singh, M., Lee, W., Chahal, P., Wankel, L., Oseen, M., & Wheeler, G.
- Affiliations
- Laurentian University (CA)
- University of Alberta (CA)
- Venue
- Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management
- Publisher
- Emerald
- Published
- 1999-12-01
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 696-711
- ISSN
- 1363-951X (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W2030613061
- Cited by
- 14
- References
- 1
- Citations by year
- 2025: 2 · 2022: 1 · 2020: 2 · 2015: 1 · 2014: 3
- FWCI
- 0.00
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Policing An International Journal (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Sport Psychology and Performance
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Sports and Physical Education Research
- Health Sciences › Health Professions › Occupational Therapy › Occupational Health and Performance
- Keywords
- mental training, shooting accuracy, biofeedback, relaxation training, endurance exercise, police officers, cognitive strategies, precision tasks, physiological control
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