Retroactive transfer is when learning a new skill causes influence on a previously learnt skill. This is where the adaptations to the new skill feel more kinaesthetically pleasing to the performer and will therefore transfer this way of performing to a previous skill.
For example. Whilst fielding in cricket, when a ball is hit hard towards the learner, they will use soft hands to cushion the impact so as the ball doesn't hurt them. When they then go to play rugby, they will instinctively cushion the impact of the ball as self-consciously they are aware this will not cause pain.
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