The effect of using selected cognitive strategies that are compatible with a person's cognitive style on performance accuracy of the overhand volleyball serve was examined. Moderate R2s between cognitive style and strategy use showed that learning this sport skill may be influenced by preferences for processing information during motor skill acquisition.
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