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Abstract
We investigated whether an advanced training program (ATP) could increase the benefits of feedforward video self modeling (FF-VSM) on competitive performance. Eighteen gymnasts were divided into 2 groups—one that received the ATP and one that did not. Gymnasts viewed FF-VSM at 2 of 4 competitions. Results showed no benefits for the ATP or the FF-VSM on performance or self-regulatory processes. When visual imagery ability was introduced as a moderator, however, only gymnasts with lower visual imagery scores showed benefits in performance in the latter part of the competitive season. Thus, FF-VSM may best serve those with lower imagery ability.