Types Of Practice

Question 1

What are the four types of practice?

Answer 1

Fixed, variable, massed, distributed

Question 2

Fixed practice

Answer 2

This is repeatedly practising a skill continuously to become consistent.

An example could be a free throw in basketball.

Fixed practice is best used to practice a closed skills of teaching a new skill.

Question 3

Variable practice

Answer 3

This is when you practice a skill in a variety of different situations.

This usually an open skill like a rugby tackle or dribbling in football.

Question 4

Massed practice

Answer 4

This involves long practice periods without rest.