KC1: Concept of skill and skilled performance

1. KC1: Concept of skill and skilled performance KF1: How skills are performed through an information processing model KF2:How skills are performed for effective, consistent performance. Understanding of classification of skills KF3:Use of model performance KC2: Skill/Technique Improvement through Movement Analysis KF1:The purposes of collecting relevant and detailed information about performance. KF2: Creation of plan using information collected about performance KF3: Reviewing & monitoring improvements made through relevant training program KC3: The development of Skill & Refinement of technique KF1: stages of learning, methods of practice, principles of effective practice KF1: influential factors that affect performance; motivation, concentration & feedback KF2: How skills are learned and require refinement of technique through practice.

2. KC1: Concept of skill and skilled performance • To help you understand the terms of skill and technique, it will be useful to refer to the term 'technique' as how you execute a skill and refer to 'skill' as the purpose of linked movements. Each attempt you make at combining a series of movements is called a performance. • The more skillful you are, the better your performance is likely to be. Being aware of the type of skill you are working on, will determine the way you practice and develop the skill. • A skilled performance is about your ability to be in the correct place at the correct time and be able to select the correct technique, making it look as effortless as possible to meet the performance demands

3. How does this relate to badminton? • Fluent/controlled movements • lunge and chassis step to cover court • Vary the pace of the game (HOW?) • Create space for point winning shots (HOW?) • Remain balanced at all times

4. Selecting the correct options! • Select Skills that are successful in outcome • Select skills which create scoring options • Select skills that allow recovery • Select skills which force errors

5. Use skills which reflect ability! • Play to own individual strengths • Avoid creating situations where weaknesses are exposed • Recognise when certain shots are ‘not on’

6. KF1: How skills are performed through an information processing model INFORMATION PROCESSING MODEL OR ‘LEARNING LOOP’

7. Decision Making Make decisions based on the input information you have received. Sifting more important information from less important information is the second part of the loop. Input Output This is the information you receive from your senses, e.g. sight and sound. This is the way in which you decide to move and respond to the decisions you have made. Feedback During and after your chosen response you will receive information about your performance

8. Decision Making Separate essential information from non-essential information. Make a decision. Where is shuttle going to and what type of shot will you play Input Output Position yourself correctly on court. Watch your opponent closely, what type of shot are they going to play Play an overheard clear to get yourself back into position Feedback Use information you receive about your performance to help you in the future. (E.g. how effective was your overhead clear in terms of speed, flight and direction.)

10. KF2:How skills are performed for effective, consistent performance. Understanding of classification of skills Closed Skills • Always performed the same way • Predictable Conditions • Factors are within your control. • Same Judgements • You control when you play the shot

11. Unpredictable. Never performed the same way. Different Heights. Different Position. Different speeds. Differing judgements Different Opponent Factors outwith your control! KF2:How skills are performed for effective, consistent performance. Understanding of classification of skills OPEN SKILLS

12. OPEN/CLOSED SKILLS A number of skills can be open or closed to varying degrees Skills exist on a continuum. CLOSED OPEN (PREDICTABLE) (UNPREDICTABLE) Copy out the continuum in your jotter and place the various shots in badminton on the continuum.

13. e.g. Set Shot Few Sub-routines Few judgments to be made Physically EASY/SIMPLE SKILLS Undemanding Simple order of movements Little co-ordination Easy Environment e.g. needed One movement at a Indoors time KF2:How skills are performed for effective, consistent performance. Understanding of classification of skills

14. e.g. Smash in Badminton Physically Demanding Many Sub-routines Many judgements COMPLEX to be made SKILLS Co-ordination is vital Many movements at the same time KF2:How skills are performed for effective, consistent performance. Understanding of classification of skills

15. KF3:Use of model performance What is a model performer? • A model performer allows you to see how to complete the skill properly. They will: • show fluent, controlled movements which are consistent and efficient • have the ability to vary and adapt by using a range of skills & techniques • select the correct options How can watching a model performer help improve your performance?