Acquiring movement skills - Physical practice types

Question 1

What is massed practice ?

Answer 1

Massed practice is a continuous practice with no or very few rest intervals e.g free throw in basketball.

Question 2

What is distributed practice?

Answer 2

Skill practiced in short bursts with regular rest intervals e.g sprint start.

Question 3

What is a fixed practice?

Answer 3

Practice environment does not change e.g shotputt.

Question 4

What is variable practice ?

Answer 4

Practice environment change e.g passing 5 v 3 in football/ netball.