Verbal cueing uses which form?

• A. Long descriptive sentences
• B. Action verbs with just a few words or less
• C. Images and diagrams
• D. Only music tempo

Answer: (B)

Verbal cueing relies on concise, action-oriented language that prompts a specific movement while performing. The best form is using action verbs in short phrases—just a few words or less—so the cue is quick to read and easy to recall during movement. This keeps attention on the essential action and reduces the chance of cognitive overload from lengthy instructions. For example, cues like “step forward,” “knees bent,” or “reach up” tell the performer exactly what to do without slowing them down with description.

Long descriptive sentences can be too wordy to process in the moment, making them less effective. Images and diagrams are helpful as visual supports, but they aren’t verbal cues. Music tempo isn’t a verbal instruction and also doesn’t directly direct a specific movement.