Sheepdog Tip of the Day, Before Combat tip 262
There are two types of mental rehearsal that we can use: Within the body - We visualize an activity as if we were viewing it through our own eyes (also known as first-person mental rehearsal). Outside the body-- We visualize ourselves carrying out an activity as if we were standing back watching (also known as third-person mental rehearsal). Both types work well, and sometimes a combination of the two is best. Generally, first-person rehearsal is used for those portions of the event that are mostly mental (like acquiring a sight picture and firing a subconscious shot) and the third-person rehearsal is used for more physical skills (like arriving at the range and setting up equipment).
Linda K. Miller and Keith Cunningham, Secrets of Mental Marksmanship
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