TED-ED: How to practice effectively...for just about anything - Annie Bosler and Don Greene

The video explores how practice enhances skill mastery by affecting the brain's neural pathways. It explains the roles of gray and white matter, emphasizing myelination's impact on improving performance. Effective practice is highlighted as consistent, focused, and targeting weaknesses. Techniques for maximizing practice include minimizing distractions, starting slowly, and using mental visualization. Studies show that mental practice can be as effective as physical practice in skill improvement.

What factors contribute to the effectiveness of practice according to the text?

Explain the significance of mental practice in skill acquisition.