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What is the benefit of teaching players the movements needed for their sport?
What is the benefit of teaching players the movements needed for their sport?
- Players will be prepared to compete with the allotted preparation time
- It will create a more engaging practice environment
- Parents and players will be impressed
- It will result in long-term success for the players (correct)
Why is it suggested to start warm-up at practice with movements lasting only for five minutes?
Why is it suggested to start warm-up at practice with movements lasting only for five minutes?
- To keep the players engaged and interested
- To prevent boredom and prepare the players effectively (correct)
- To save time for actual practice
- To give more time for listening to lectures
What does an educated youth sport coach focus on when planning practices?
What does an educated youth sport coach focus on when planning practices?
- Providing long lectures to athletes
- Focusing on physical fitness training only
- Communicating fundamental skills quickly with great cues (correct)
- Creating an intense competitive environment
According to the research of Nixon and Licke, what did their studies indicate about whole vs. part learning of skills?
According to the research of Nixon and Licke, what did their studies indicate about whole vs. part learning of skills?
What is the recommended practice time allocation for whole activities in an elite team according to the text?
What is the recommended practice time allocation for whole activities in an elite team according to the text?
Why does the text emphasize the need for youth sport participants to practice the whole skill in the whole game setting?
Why does the text emphasize the need for youth sport participants to practice the whole skill in the whole game setting?