Yes, the Wimbledon Effect involves the famous Wimbledon Tennis Championships are played near London in early summer each year.
Tennis fans, beginners and experienced alike, watch this two week event with great fascination as the profession dazzle us with a great display of how tennis can be played.
In his book, More Balls Than Hands, Michael Gelb notes an observation from tennis coaches following Wimbledon, the play of their students has improved remarkably.By watching the professionals students observe and learn things they can add to their own performance. Michael notes that you too can take a conscious advantage of this Wimbledon effect in any area of endeavor by immersing yourself in images of excellence.
Can the Wimbledon Effect too can apply to hiking and trekking, for example:
Hiking equipment – people who are hiking or trekking do not use their gear such walking poles or sticks correctly to obtain the benefits for which they were designed. By viewing a DVD on Hiking Poles – Techniques and Tips
Packing – many hikers do not pack the right contents or balance the load in their pack correctly, so watch a DVD or learn about this aspect.
Hiking techniques – by observing hikers along a trail can you pick up some their wisdom. Watch as their experiences as this group hikes for over 250 miles in 27 Days Hiking DVD
Your Routes – an inspiring DVD can guide you on to expect regarding the terrain and what to pack such as with Appalachian Impressions
I have no doubt that studying any professionals of any sport, including hiking or trekking can only help your performance because of the Wimbledon effect.