Do athletes perform better when they talk to themselves? Should the talk be motivational or instructional? Positive or negative? Does it work for both novices and experts?

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The influence of self-talk on the performance of skilled female tennis players Self-talk influences vertical jump performance and kinematics in male rugby union players

Self-Talk of Marathon Runners

Self-Talk and Sports Performance: A Meta-Analysis

Effects of Self-Talk: A Systematic Review Self-talk: Review and sport-specific model

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The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action

The Pandoras – You’re All Talk

Silence is Sexy – Talk

The Sights – Tick Talk Lies

Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy

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46 – Self Talk & Mantras in Sport