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3.1.2.2 Impact of skill classification on structure of practice for learning Categorise
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Massed practice
Distributed practice
Mental practice
Variable practice
A coach in elite sport might use an open training session to allow their players to perform with the added pressure of spectators, maintaining the players' interest
Performing the skill under different environmental conditions
A long jumper would use this type of practice to imagine themselves jumping a personal best in the hope that they can replicate it
Open-water swimmers would use this type of practice to overlearn their swim stroke
Continuous
A hockey coach might adopt this type of practice with their players at the end of a session, improving their improvisation with game-based tactics
Participants might become bored and lose concentration
More suited to simple skills
Long-distance runners would adopt this type of practice in order to build their motor programme for an efficient running technique
More suited to complex skills
Allows the performer to run through a skill before executing it
A rugby player might use this type of practice while working on their goal kicking to imagine kicking the ball between the posts
Interspersed by breaks and discussion
This type of practice might be used in gymnastics to give the performer a rest, reducing their risk of fatigue or injury
More suited to open skills
Improves decision-making
This type of practice would be effective for a game-based activity in football which uses regular breaks for feedback on tactics
Involves going through a sequence of events in the head