Enhancing forehand acquisition in table tennis: The role of mental practice

Journal of Applied Sport Psychology

Volumn 20, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 88-96

  Caliari, Peddy ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ DE GUYANE   (France)

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EID: 38749152839     PISSN: 10413200     EISSN: 15331571     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10413200701790533     Document Type: Article

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