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Imagery for game strategy in esports

  • Melanie J. Gregg EMAIL logo

Abstract

Cognitive general imagery includes game plans, strategies, and routines. Mental imagery of strategies of play can decrease reaction time and lead to better decision making, ultimately resulting in enhanced performance.


Corresponding author: Melanie J. Gregg, Kinesiology and Applied Health, The University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9, Canada, E-mail:

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Received: 2023-03-06
Accepted: 2023-03-07
Published Online: 2023-04-28

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