The role of mental skills training in free throw accuracy in basketball

Abstract

The purpose of training planning is to adapt the body's various systems to the physical and neurological strain placed upon them, especially during competition. Therefore, the coach focuses on the pre-competition phase of cooling down to increase the body's energy reserves. The coach also equips the athlete with the ability to regulate energy distribution to achieve optimal athletic performance. It is easy to see the importance of regulating and training physical energy and its direct impact on athletic performance in basketball competitions. But the question remains: Do these sporting competitions also require training and preparation of mental skills?