doi no.: 05-2016-44975451, 

DOI Link :: http://doi-ds.org/doilink/02.2021-33411715/IJPESAS/2021/JAN/V11/I1

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1. Director of Physical Education, Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science, Sholinganallur, Chennai 600119 sivamaran.gp75@gmail.com  Mobile-9944566348
2. Director of Physical Education, C.Kandaswami Naidu College for Men, Chennai 600102 gpsmphd@gmail.com

In table tennis, numerous studies have been conducted to assess aerobic and anaerobic capacities during an ecological exercise. The aim of the study is to evaluate the influence of motor imagery contributes to improved motor performance. Recent work showed that motor imagery might provide additional benefits by comparing both in pre test (Experiment 1) post test (Experiment 2). However the efficacy of motor imagery in different states of physical fatigue remains largely unknown, especially as mental imagery accuracy may be in a reduced amount by the physical fatigue. Stroke parameters are speed and accuracy of the ball as well as feelings of fatigue and force production capacity of the elbow flexors, knee extensors both in a fatigued state and non-fatigued state. Statically when comparing more than two sets of numerical data, a multiple group comparison test such as one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) is used.Ball speed, ball placement and speed-ball placement index showed satisfactory reliability.The validity analyses fatigued players had higher scores of ball speed,ball placement, speed- ball placement index as well as made fewer errors than non-fatigued players. The decrease in accuracy was associated with an increased ball speed in the non fatigue condition and a decreased ball speed in the fatigue condition. These findings significantly influence table tennis performance and therefore coaches should take into account both the physical and mental state of table tennis players to optimize performance.

Key Words: Efficacy, Motor Imagery, Table tennis, Speed, Accuracy, Physical & Mental State.

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