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# Principles of Practice Design This text discusses the sequencing of practice for skill acquisition, focusing on whether training one limb enhances skill acquisition in the opposite limb. Research on this topic is mixed, with some authors suggesting that the direction of transfer may be dependent...

# Principles of Practice Design This text discusses the sequencing of practice for skill acquisition, focusing on whether training one limb enhances skill acquisition in the opposite limb. Research on this topic is mixed, with some authors suggesting that the direction of transfer may be dependent on the type of task. While some suggest practicing with the preferred limb first, capitalizing on initial success, others suggest additional research is needed to determine the optimal sequence. The OPTIMAL theory of motor learning supports practicing with the preferred limb first, as it capitalizes on the potential psychological advantage of initial success. Bilateral transfer can also be beneficial when a learner has sustained an injury. Practicing with the opposite limb can facilitate performance in the injured limb after rehabilitation. Additionally, unilateral strength training on one limb can positively affect the untrained limb, leading to adaptation and potentially enhanced recovery potential. Further research into optimal load factors (duration, frequency, intensity, rest, and type) are needed for such training.