In order to increase individual improvement and team motivation, make every drill as _____ as possible.

• A. predictable
• B. competitive
• C. easy
• D. unrelated to competition

Answer: (B)

Making drills competitive taps into athletes' natural motivation to excel and their tendency to improve under pressure. When players know they’re aiming to outperform others or a benchmark, they focus more, seek feedback, and practice more deliberately. This creates a dynamic where effort and skill refinement advance faster for both individuals and the team. If drills are too predictable, players may coast instead of pushing to improve; if they’re too easy, they won’t challenge the skills being developed; and if drills have no tie to competition, motivation can wane because the practice lacks a clear link to game performance.