Much of our teaching involves using words to describe how to per from motor skills. Words are helpful but are not as efficient as actually demonstrating the skill. The same is true for music or art. Word are helpful, but hearing a symphony or viewing a portrait is far more descriptive than trying to create a verbal explanation. Once we have the idea, words are effective in focusing our attention on particular aspects, phases, or sequences of a movement. As with instruction, there are several components that together compose a successful demonstration (Rink & Werner, 1987).