The phrase "an excellent practice" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe a method or approach that is highly effective or beneficial in a particular context.
Example: "Regularly reviewing your work is an excellent practice that can lead to improved quality and fewer mistakes."
Alternatives: "a great habit" or "a commendable approach".
"It's a surprise to me because I thought he had an excellent practice yesterday considering he'd been out," Chaney said.
At a recent dinner, some West Point football players from the early '60s were recalling August camp, when water was held out as a reward for an excellent practice.
Having to write my thesis and several abstracts was an excellent practice exercise for this part of my work.
"Dry fire" (unloaded weapon, triple-checked, ammunition in another room, aiming at a basement wall or backstop) can be an excellent practice technique.
The bridge is an excellent exercise for this, so practice every day.
SCOTT WADE New York, Oct. 23, 2013 To the Editor: At a time in which the education profession has come so heavily under attack, it was refreshing to see that Bill Keller's column began with an example of excellent practice.
There is also a lot of excellent practice in the field of supporting artists with a range of disabilities, and it is often through the workshops provided that collectors and galleries acquire work.
An example of excellent practice has been set by Artangel, the organisation dedicated to helping artists make public interventions.
Teachers Network was formed with the intent to (1) build a fraternity of reflective teachers dedicated to excellent practice through a network of support, professional exchange and learning; and (2) to serve as a catalyst and support for teacher-initiated development through sharing, collaboration and reflection leading to self-mastery, excellent practice and fulfilment.
The fault lies not so much with the range of provision on offer – our report celebrates excellent practice from a deeply committed profession – but in the way that it's articulated.
We have defined our standard and are excited about implementing and embedding excellent practice as a collaborative effort.
