Principles of Effective Practice

1. Principles of Effective Practice

2. Awareness of model performer Visualise what should be done Make sense of feedback during practice Understanding of technique

3. Knowledge of strengths and weaknesses Know which subroutines to focus on Provides understanding of how skill is being effected Knowledge gained from analysis

4. Setting objectives in the practice Practice chosen to focus on identified weaknesses Provides a clear purpose to practice sessions Know exactly what to do and why it is being done

5. Practice at the correct intensity Select a tempo that can be maintained through repetition Practice energetically to develop correct timing in subroutines Tempo needs to match the stage of development

6. Work Rest Using repetition in drills provides natural break points in practice to recover Work increases and rest decreases in progression through stages practising in distributed way maintains energy levels and attention span

7. Progression in practices Continuous develop of skill Difficulty of practice needs to match stage of development Increase demand in move through stages

8. Avoid boredom and fatigue Vary the practice, set goals to maintain interest Keep practice blocks short to keep attention and energy levels high.