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Explain goal setting as a technique of motivation, in brief.

Goal setting as a Technique of Motivation; Goal setting is one of the most important techniques of motivation. If you do not set a goal, you cannot achieve apex position in your life. So, the sportspersons should be encouraged to set few ambitious but achievable longterm goals. They should set goals according to their capabilities and capacities. To keep them on the track with their long-term goals, sportspersons should also set the appropriate medium-term goals as well as short-term goals. For example, if a sportsperson wants to get position in Olympic Games, he should also set medium-term and short-term goals for getting positions at Asian Games and National Games respectively. Goals should be monitored on a regular basis. The coaches or physical education teachers should not be too rigid while setting goals for a sportsperson. There should be some flexibility in their approach.