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What is the primary focus during the pre-season phase for both individual and group sports?

Maintaining fitness levels developed during the previous competitive season
Developing fitness components, technique and introducing strategies for the upcoming season
Perfecting skill execution and gaining competitive experience against opponents
Reducing training volume while increasing intensity to peak for major competitions

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B is correct: The pre-season phase focuses on developing fitness components required for the season ahead, developing technique, and introducing strategies.

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A is incorrect: Maintaining fitness is the focus of in-season training, not pre-season development.
C is incorrect: Perfecting skill execution and gaining competitive experience are in-season phase objectives.
D is incorrect: Reducing volume while increasing intensity describes tapering strategies, not pre-season training.