bodyrehearsal

noun

UK /ˈbɒdi rɪˌhɜːsl/

US /ˈbɑːdi rɪˌhɜːrsl/

Bodyrehearsal is when you practice a move in your mind before you do it.

Before her dance solo, Mia did a quick bodyrehearsal in her head.

SYNONYMS

mental practice imagined practice mental rehearsal visualization mind practice

RELATED WORDS

imagination practice movement focus training

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A technique where athletes picture their body doing a skill to improve performance.

The gymnast used bodyrehearsal to picture her perfect landing.

3. Quietly going through motions in your head to help your body remember them.

He did bodyrehearsal before the piano recital so his fingers would not freeze.

4. A way of practicing by imagining each step of a movement in order.

Bodyrehearsal helped the young swimmer remember every stroke.