Which pattern of movement is considered efficient across most athletic movements?

• A. Shuffle pattern
• B. Linear pattern
• C. Cross crawl pattern
• D. Static hold

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is how coordinating opposite limbs enhances efficiency across athletic movements. When you move, your body often relies on cross‑body timing—opposite limbs moving together to drive propulsion and keep balance. The cross crawl pattern trains this coordination by moving a arm and leg on opposite sides in sync, which builds neuromuscular timing and core stability while the torso rotates and the hips and shoulders work together.

This kind of pattern improves how force travels through the body from the ground up, making movements smoother and more economical. It supports running, jumping, changing direction, and other dynamic actions because it mirrors how the body naturally works to produce powerful, coordinated movement.

In contrast, a shuffle pattern emphasizes lateral steps with less cross‑body integration, a linear pattern focuses on moving straight ahead with minimal cross‑body coordination, and a static hold isn’t a movement pattern at all. These don’t train the cross‑body timing that underpins most athletic tasks, so they’re less broadly efficient.