3.3 Preparation For Conpetition Flashcards
Competition Strategies
Pre - competition strategies
Competition strategies
Coping strategies
Debriefing
Pre - comp strategies (prior to arriving at Comp venue)
Rest
Diet
Equipment check
Spare time
Travel
Mental preparation
Pre competition strategies (at comp venue)
Arrival time
Who to report to
Physical preparation
Mental preparation
Dressing for contest
Team meeting/ individual discussion with the coach
Who to spend time with
Final personal preparation
Competition strategies definition
Competition strategies provided each athlete with enough information/ direction to fill the time of competition. They give the athlete direction they need to maximise their performance, maintain concentration and meet situational challenges
Pre competition strategies Definition
Pre comp strategies cover all the actions and events leading up to the competition to ensure athletes are at peak of physical and mental condition at the time of competition divided into two aspects:
Prior to arriving at comp
At comp venue
Competition strategies common elements
Your personal: teams game plan
Key statistics
Monitoring key performance indicators and task relevant factors
Key Performance Indicators
turnovers
Are indicative of successful performance which ultimately defines every athlete or team. The indicators are analysed by coaches and athletes and these can be measure performance
#wins
% successful plays completed
Task Relevant Factors
These are the fundamentals of mental preparation for competition need to be carried into the contest.
TRF enhance mental rehearsal and visualisation by identifying those technique/ performance components which are essential for quality performance. During comp they serve to reinforce the technique and or effort required especially during times of fatigue, anxiety, boredom and or loss of concentration
Mood/ Cue words
Many words convert more than their meaning they also hold a quality of movement and or effort.
During comp mood or cue words can provide the impetus for renewed and or max effort especially during times of fatigue and or times of necessary massive exertion
Coping strategies
Coping strategies can be thought of as a secondary plan or behaviour which is in place for each primary or preferred behaviour should it fail or be inappropriate
Any team or athlete placed in comp without any backup is one under tremendous pressure.
What ifs
Students need a general understanding of the term. “What if’s” and how they relate to coping strategies.
Preparation to improve an athletes ability to cope
Managing pain or physical discomfort
Coping with hostile crowds
All great athletes have developed their ability to focus in adverse conditions. Bring your thoughts back to KPIs/ TRF and using mood/cue words can help athletes focus back on their game
Discuss scenarios
Debriefing definition
De briefing is a process of review of performance which should highlight both positives and negative’s and all factors which influence the performance
Guidelines for debriefing
As soon after performance as possible
Identify performance factors which were omitted
Identify positive and negative aspects of performance
Involve the athlete
Remember debriefing should include all strategies pre comp, comp, coping and previous debrief sessions
