There are various suitable techniques to motivate athletes. These are as under: 

(a) coach as a motivator: The method of teaching or coaching adopted by players has an important bearing in motivating them. A good communicative skill accompanied with demonstration exerts a great motivating force and energises an individual to perform better. coach plays a major role in clearing the concept of athlete. Even the schedule planned by a coach serves as a motivational factor. 

(b) Competition: Healthy competitions should be organised so that the participants are satisfied. Competitions lead to self-improvement. To compete with other athletes is a psychological motivation where one tries to show his best capabilities against the fired norms. Competitions bring out best to reach for success in the sense of fair competitions respecting regulations. First it should start at low level.

(c) Equipment: In the present scenario, equipment provided to an athlete serves as a great motivational technique. Latest gadgets, well maintained ground, good quality equipment (for safety) motivate athlete to practise hard. 

(d) Praise and criticism: Praise is the most powerful tool to motivate. Whether it is verbal or non-verbal it provides a positive feedback and leads to self-improvement. This helps the athlete to continue striving hard for future improvement. A simple pat on the back, can do wonders. Sometimes criticism also motivates the athletes because focus is on correcting major errors, positive and right direction along with criticism gives the accurate feedback. 

(e) Rewards: Rewards have long been used as a method of motivating athletes. Actually rewards generate interest and enthusiasm among athletes. Rewards. which include praise, money, trophy, gift, job, recognition, grade, certificate or medal have a good impact on athletes.