Relaxation is characterised by an absence of activity and tension. Relaxation is the most fundamental psychological skill. Stress management techniques viz. autogenic training, biofeedback, hypnosis, meditation, progressive relaxation, and other methods have been used as aids against stress in various fields-psychotherapy and sports in particular. Self talk enhances and reinforcing self-confidence before an athletic performance. In progressive relaxation technique, an individual progresses form one muscle to another to learn the skill.