A drill that's too hard can be modified by?

• A. Adjusting tempo
• B. Increasing difficulty
• C. Breaking down the parts
• D. Adding players

Answer: (C)

When a drill is too hard, using progression by breaking it into smaller parts helps learners master the individual skills before putting them together. By isolating each component and practicing it at an easier pace, you reduce cognitive load and build confidence. Then you gradually combine the sub-skills into the full drill, which makes the transition to the complete task smoother and more reliable. For example, if the drill involves dribbling, passing, and moving, you can first drill control with the ball, then practice accurate passes while stationary, then passes while moving, and finally integrate all elements.

Other options address difficulty in ways that don’t reduce the task’s overall complexity as effectively. Slowing tempo or adding players can help, but they don’t systematically decompose the task into manageable parts; increasing difficulty just makes the drill harder, which is the opposite of what’s needed.