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Research Article

Motor Skill Acquisition and Retention as a Function of Average Feedback, Summary Feedback, and Performance Variability

Wan-Xiang Yao Motor Behavior Center, Department of Health and Human Performance, Auburn University, USA
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Mark G. Fischman Motor Behavior Center, Department of Health and Human Performance, Auburn University, USA
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Yong Tai Wang Motor Behavior Center, Department of Health and Human Performance, Auburn University, USA
Pages 273-282 | Published online: 14 Jul 2010

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