Peter Vidmar, an Olympic gymnast, used specificity training to prepare for the 1984 Olympics. Peter’s goal was to make his practice as close to a real meet as possible. He wanted to practice with the same distractions and emotions that go with competition. Peter and his teammates simulated the circumstances and feel of a competition, which raised their focus and intensity in practice.
Specificity training helps athletes structure practice in a way that simulates competitive situations or the competitive environment. During competition, simply imagine you are at practice going through your normal routine. Many great athletes use specificity training; they practice with the same intensity as they would if they were competing.
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