Long-Term Retention and Skill Transfer Effects of Massed and Distributed Practices in Learning a Top Roll Technique in Arm Wrestling

Abstract

This research paper explores the comparative effects of massed practice and two distributed practices on learning and retaining the top roll technique in arm wrestling. The study investigates not only the immediate skill acquisition during practice sessions but also the long-term retention and transfer of the learned technique to different arm wrestling contexts. Novice arm wrestlers will be engaged in practice sessions and assessed at various intervals to understand the optimal training approach for skill development and performance enhancement.