practice 2.1

Question 1

what are the 4 types of practice

Answer 1

varied
fixed
massed
distributed

Question 2

what is varied practice and its + and -

Answer 2

where the environment is constantly changing to adapt to different competitive situations
improves decision making and replicates game scenario
good for open skills
- won’t work for beginners

Question 3

what is fixed practice and its + and -

Answer 3

repeating the same thing over and over again
good for close skills like free throws
+ grooves the skill so its 2nd nature
- boring
- need fitness and know how to perform it

Question 4

what is massed practice and its + and -

Answer 4

skill is practiced until learnt WITHOUT BREAK
+helps groove skill
+replicates physical demand of a game
-high level of fitness + experience

Question 5

what is distributed practice

Answer 5

skill practiced with rest intervals
+ gives time for feedback
-not good for experienced players with high fitness
-harder to groove

Question 6

what is mental rehersal

Answer 6

rehearsal with no physical practice . thinking through the skill.
+get rid of anxiety
-inexperienced athletes can’t visualize