We investigated whether motor competence in fundamental motor skills influences sports
motor skill learning. Motor competence in fundamental motor skills related to the overhead
volleyball serve (ie, throwing and volleying) was evaluated in 38 children (aged 9–10 yrs)
and participants were divided into lower and higher motor competence groups. The groups
practiced the volleyball serve under random or constant-random conditions during an
acquisition phase and then assessed in pre-test, intermediate, and retention tests. A three …