Hypnosis is becoming more and more accepted in sports nowadays, the most successful application to date is in golf where there is a definate pattern that is required from the stance to the swing and the follow through. Hypnosis and NLP are also used to increase PMA (positive mental attitude). Sports players such as footballers can gain great results from hypnosis, they can gain reaction time, speed, control as well as the all important confidence and motivation.

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