# What is the science behind ecological learning?

Ecological learning is grounded in decades of research in motor learning and cognitive science. Studies in sports like soccer, basketball, and Olympic sprinting have shown that context-rich, variable practice leads to better long-term retention and real-world performance than basic drilling. The bra...

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