How should a student approach corrections about alignment during a test?

• A. Listen, apply the cue immediately during practice, and self-check with feedback.
• B. Ignore corrections and proceed.
• C. Wait until the end of the session to apply corrections.
• D. Ask someone else to provide corrections.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is to actively integrate alignment corrections the moment they’re given. When you hear a cue about alignment, you should apply it right away during practice and then check yourself to feel and see the change. This quick loop of cue, action, and self-feedback helps your muscles learn the new alignment and makes it more likely to hold during the test. Self-checking keeps you aware of your lines, balance, and posture, using a mirror or the instructor’s feedback as reference to keep refining. Waiting until the end of the session misses the opportunity to solidify the correction when it’s fresh, and ignoring the cue or having someone else provide corrections reduces your own engagement and slows improvement. In Cecchetti terms, precise alignment supports clean lines and balanced weight, so applying cues immediately and verifying the result builds durable, test-ready technique.