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Headfirst sliding is not an accepted procedure in high school softball. A coach who teaches this technique increases her chances of being found negligent when one of her athletes is injured sliding headfirst. a {Ans: a. true b. false}What is usually the best recommendation a coach should make for an athlete with a nutrient deficiency? c {Ans: a. Take vitamin supplements. b. Use creatine. c. Improve your normal diet without adding nutrient supplements. d. Drink energy drinks before and after exercise. e. a and d}During the practice stage of learning, how can a coach be most effective in helping athletes learn? Answer: e {Ans: a. When an athlete knows he made an error and how to correct it, immediately provide corrective feedback before the athlete has a chance to correct the error on his own. b. Focus the athletes' mental activity on refining the timing and coordination of the movements. c. Withhold positive reinforcement when the athletes perform a technical skill correctly. d. Focus the athletes' mental activity on the advanced skills they should learn after the practice stage. e. Increase the frequency and duration of verbal cues and feedback.}Fast-twitch muscle fibers have more endurance than slow-twitch