A volleyball coach is implementing a new practice methods as follows:
- Players rotate through serving, setting, spiking, and defensive drills in an unpredictable sequence, with each skill being practised multiple times but never consecutively.
Which statement BEST explains why this new method (random practice) is more beneficial for elite volleyball players preparing for competition?
- It allows athletes to master individual skills in isolation before competition
- It reduces physical fatigue compared to blocked practice
- It more closely simulates the unpredictable nature of competitive environments
- It provides more opportunities for coaches to give specific feedback