The chapter explores the benefits of challenging practice conditions for long-term learning and improvement, contrasting them with traditional isolated drills. It emphasizes the importance of striking a balance between challenge and learning, discussing how optimal difficulty levels can enhance skill development and maintain motivation. The chapter also delves into practice specificity for transfer in sports, questioning the effectiveness of certain methods and highlighting the role of representative learning design in enhancing performance.

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