Brain Game: Repetition Suppression
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Repetition suppression describes how the brain stops responding when exposed to the same stimulus repeatedly. In practice, this means attention drops and learning diminishes when drills are done the same way for too long. The same occurs in golf practice—if you hit putts from the same spot, your brain disengages. To improve, you must vary conditions, change locations, or add challenges. Breaking repetition keeps the brain engaged, enhances focus, and ensures practice leads to lasting performance gains.
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