mental practice
nounUK /ˈmɛntəl ˈpræktɪs/
US /ˈmɛntəl ˈpræktɪs/
Thinking about doing something in your head to help you do it better for real.
The gymnast used mental practice to imagine her routine before the competition.
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2. Repeating a skill in your mind to get better at it without moving your body.
He did mental practice of his piano piece while sitting on the bus.
3. A way of training where athletes picture themselves succeeding.
Mental practice helped the swimmer stay calm before the race.
4. Thinking through the steps of a task before you try it.
She used mental practice to remember how to tie the knot.