Variable practice leads to better retention than constant practice. Variable practice structure is one in which a motor task can be randomly interleaved with trials of other motor tasks. Instead of ...

When trying to perfect a golf swing or basketball shot you might do best to practice various related tasks rather than focusing on a certain drill, a new study suggests. Past research has shown mixing ...

A new study demonstrates neural basis for observation that practicing several skills in single session works better than narrow drills on one skill. Study also helps define time window for brain's ...

The next time you putt 100 balls at the range, because you know the practice will improve your short game, know this: it probably won’t. Why? Because it’s not just practice that makes perfect. It’s ...