In the notes, imagining putting the ball in the hole is reported to improve performance by about what percentage?

• A. 18.5%
• B. 30.4%
• C. 22%
• D. 35%

Answer: (B)

Mental rehearsal through visualization strengthens performance by priming the brain’s motor plan and boosting confidence before the actual motion. In tasks like putting, picturing the ball dropping into the hole helps you execute the motion more smoothly and with better focus. The notes report an approximate 30.4% improvement when you imagine a successful shot, which shows a meaningful benefit beyond just practice. This aligns with research showing that mental imagery can add a sizable lift to performance, especially for precision skills. The other percentages are less consistent with the cited findings.