Which of the following is an external cue example?

• A. Telling a student to fix their grip before the swing
• B. Instructing a student to visualize a fade when hooking
• C. Focusing on a fixed tempo
• D. Counting swing repetitions

Answer: (B)

External cues direct attention to the result or effect of the action rather than to the body itself. Instructing a student to visualize a fade when hooking focuses on the ball’s flight and the desired outcome, guiding the swing to produce that outcome without dwelling on how the body should move. The other options direct attention to body mechanics or internal processes—grip mechanics, tempo, or counting repetitions—rather than the ball’s behavior. This outward, outcome-focused cue helps promote smoother, more automatic control under pressure.