3.1.8 & 3.1.9 - Practice strategies and feedback

What rule is mentioned in relation to mastering a skill?

• 10,000 hour rule

• 5,000 hour rule

• 1,000 hour rule

• 500 hour rule

What is a key feature of massed practice?

• Alternating practice and rest

• Continuous practice without breaks

• Short practice sessions

• High skill retention

Why might an experienced athlete choose massed practice?

• To learn a new and complex skill

• To develop mental and physical resilience

• To prevent fatigue

• To increase rest time

What is a potential risk of not using distributed practice?

• Increased skill retention

• Reduced risk of injury

• Fatigue leading to injury

• Longer attention spans

When is distributed practice recommended?

• When learning a simple skill

• When the performer is highly motivated

• When learning a complex skill

• When the skill is not physically demanding

What does practice variability refer to?

• The number of skills practiced

• The degree to which a coach varies the condition in which skills are performed

• The intensity of the practice session

• The duration of the practice session

What is a characteristic of a performer who might benefit from distributed practice?

• Highly experienced

• Lacks concentration and motivation

• Physically strong

• Mentally focused

Which practice method is recommended for physically and mentally fatiguing skills?

• Blocked practice

• Random practice

• Distributed practice

• Fixed practice

What is one characteristic of effective feedback?

• It is vague

• It is specific and informative

• It is irrelevant

• It is discouraging

What is the role of feedback in practice strategies?

• To provide irrelevant information

• To reinforce successful movement patterns

• To discourage practice

• To confuse the learner