During Movement Integration, how many yards are movements practiced over?

• A. 10-15 yards
• B. 5-10 yards
• C. 15-20 yards
• D. 20-25 yards

Answer: (A)

Movement Integration focuses on moving the body as a coordinated unit, practicing a full pattern within a defined space so technique, timing, and sequencing stay crisp. The practice distance used is 10-15 yards. This length gives enough room to go through the entire movement cycle with good form—from setup through the move and into the finish—without sacrificing quality for space or speed. It also helps you train the timing between different body segments (hips, torso, limbs) and manage accelerations and decelerations in a controlled way.

Distances that are too short can compress the pattern, making it hard to complete the full sequence cleanly. Distances that are too long can lead to fatigue, which may cause technique to break down and reduce the effectiveness of the movement integration.