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NORTH POCONO ASEP COURSE 2010. Principles of Teaching Sports Skills. Principles of Teaching. Key Terms Technical Skills – movement of body Tactical Skills – decisions of contest Skill – a. task; b. quality of performance. Principles of Teaching. Traditional Practice Model Warm up
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NORTH POCONOASEP COURSE 2010 Principles of Teaching Sports Skills
Principles of Teaching Key Terms • Technical Skills – movement of body • Tactical Skills – decisions of contest • Skill – a. task; b. quality of performance
Principles of Teaching Traditional Practice Model • Warm up • Skill teaching • Drill(s) for that skill • Repetition • Practice Game • Conditioning
Principles of Teaching Weaknesses of Traditional Model • Overemphasis on technical skills • Overemphasis on direct instruction • Mindless drills = mindless performance • Boredom
Principles of Teaching Games Approach Practices are as closely aligned with game conditions as possible (and prudent) • Shaping play • Focusing play • Enhancing play Makes practices more athlete-centered than coach-centered
Games Approach Shaping Play • Change rules to create desired learning • Alter number of players, size of field, time allowed, etc. to increase the learning opportunities. • Modify scoring, offense/defense numbers Redesign game so athletes practice what is relevant in real game scenarios
Games Approach Focusing Play • Focus attention on the key element of the game • Explain the purpose of game, label key elements, remind players during game • Freeze / Replay Helps athletes learn not only the skill but also the proper time and place for it
Games Approach Enhancing Play • Present challenges • Handicap players/situations to close contests • Create competition* and all the teachable moments that come with it Practice becomes more enjoyable and valuable
Teaching a Technical Skill Three Stages of Learning • Mental • Practice • Automatic
Teaching a Technical Skill 4 Steps of Teaching a Technical Skill • Introduce the skill • Demonstrate and explain • Allow for the athletes to practice • Correct errors
Teaching a Technical Skill Technical Skill Practice • Practice the technique correctly • Practice in gamelike condition asap • Keep practice of new techniques short • Be efficient in use of time • Optimal use of facility and equipment • Ensure athletes receive some success at each practice • Make practice fun
Teaching a Technical Skill Providing Feedback • Try to remain positive (5 to 1 ratio) Extreme should be private • Provide in timely manner (as possible) • Correct—ask—correct—ask—correct • One error at a time—cause/effect; sequence; major to minor
Teaching a Technical Skill Providing Feedback (cont.) • Use experienced athletes (leaders) • Important for athlete to understand error before correction (demo?) • Simple, specific and precise • Control Frustration (body language, tone of voice, word choice, etc)
Planning for Teaching Effective Practice Planning • Identify the skills your athletes need • Know your athletes • Analyze your situation • Establish Priorities • Select the methods for teaching • Plan Practices