Successful athletes in variably have well developed visualisation and imagery skills. They are able to think in pictures rather that words and they are able to control the flow of their mental pictures and images in positive and constructive directions. Performing well in sport requires that an athlete shifts from highly rational,logical and deliberate style of thinking to much more spontaneous, free flowing and instinctive one. Visualisation and imagery practise both prior to and during performance helps to facilitate that shift.