Methods of practice Flashcards
Massed practice
practice with no breaks
Advantages of massed practice
increase fitness
time efficient
good for simple skills
Disadvantages of massed practice
fatigue
high injury risk
can’t be used on complex skills
Distributed practice
Practice with breaks
Advantages of distributed practice
No fatigue Feedback throughout Good for beginners Used for complex skills Control the risk
Disadvantage of distributed practice
Time consuming
Varied practice
practice with drills
Advantages of varied practice
Lots of drills
Competitions specific
Adapt skill
Mimics ‘real life’
Disadvantages of varied practice
Difficult for beginners
Time consuming
Mental practice
going over skill in mind without movement
Advantages of mental practice
Done anywhere
Improves confidence
Improve decision making
Can be used if injured
Disadvantages of mental practice
Difficult for beginners
Difficult if noisy
Factors?
Level of performer Level of fitness Type of skill Amount of time Danger/difficulty
