Types of practice

Question 1

Massed practice

Answer 1

-Little or no rest-repeating skill continuously
-High intensity
Good for, simple, closed, discrete skills
E.g. Rugby player repeatedly rehearsing passing without rest

Question 2

Distributed practice

Answer 2

-Rest between drills
-low intensity
-Good for complex, open, serial skills
E.g. Rugby player rehearsing kicking for 6 mins, rest with frisbee, return to kicking

Question 3

Fixed

Answer 3

-Stable+predictable
-Good for closed, self-paced skills
E.g Penalty kick in rugby

Question 4

Varied

Answer 4

-Allows performer to come into contact with a range of experiences.
-Influenced by the environment
-Essential for open skills & externally paced
E.g 3 on 4 drill in rugby