Terminal augmented feedback is best delivered after what timing relative to a performance?

• A. Immediately after the shot
• B. After a short delay following the shot
• C. At the end of practice
• D. Only with video feedback

Answer: (B)

Timing is crucial for how learners process feedback after a movement. Delivering terminal augmented feedback after a short delay following the performance lets the mover’s own sensations and intrinsic feedback come first, then adds external information to guide the next attempt. This brief pause helps the learner reflect, compare intention with outcome, and adjust without becoming dependent on immediate guidance. If feedback is given right away, it can steer the movement too much in the moment and hinder the development of the learner’s ability to detect and correct errors on their own. Waiting until the end of the practice session often means missing the opportunity to shape the next attempt while the memory of the movement is still fresh. Video feedback, while a useful tool, is about the modality; the timing — a short delay after each attempt — is what makes it most effective for learning.