Key finding
Combining physical practice with structured mental rehearsal speeds up motor learning beyond physical practice alone.
Mental imagery activates many of the same neural pathways as physical execution, which is why vivid rehearsal supports motor learning.
Studies pairing structured imagery with physical practice show faster skill acquisition than practice alone, particularly when field time is limited, and stronger maintenance of skills during injury lay-offs.
In practice: imagery works when it is specific and structured. Short, guided rehearsals of exact skills, with sensory detail, outperform vague visualisation.
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