Direct vs Constraints Based Coaching

Question 1

Explain direct coaching

Answer 1

Rigid approach that provides feedback on every practice attempt

Question 2

Who is direct coaching best suited for and why?

Answer 2

Cognitive learners as they can focus on skill, without worrying about decision making or other factors

Question 3

Why is direct coaching better for cognitive learners

Answer 3

• Coaches make all the decisions
• Task selections
• Task sequencing
• Timing task
• Duration of time spent on each task

Question 4

Explain what Constraints are:

Answer 4

Contraints are boundaries that influence the movement capabilities of individuals

Question 5

What are the 3 types of Constraints?

Answer 5

1. Individual constraints
2. Environmental constraints
3. Task constraints

Question 6

List some individual constraints

Answer 6

• Body size (height, weight, limb-length)
• Fitness level
• Motor skills
• Mental skills (attention, concentration, arousal levels, confidence)
• Decision making skills

Question 7

List some physical environmental constraints

Answer 7

• Noise level
• Weather conditions
• Light
• Terrain
• Quality of facilities

Question 8

List some social environmental constraints

Answer 8

• Family
• Peers
• Coaches
• Quality of opposition

Question 9

What are task constraints?

Answer 9

Often considered to be modifications you can make to games ti enable learners to improve their skills faster

Question 10

List some task contraints

Answer 10

• Rules
• Equipment
• Size of field
• Number of players
• Manipulating score to change state of game

Question 11

What are some benefits to direct coaching approach?

Answer 11

• Good for cognitive learners
• Fast skill development
• Easier to monitor workloads

Question 12

What are some negatives for direct coaching approach?

Answer 12

• Doesnt develop tactical awareness & decision making
• Can be boring & easy for autonomous
• Skills practticed in isolation, so lacks specifity to sports

Question 13

What are some positives of constraint based coaching

Answer 13

• Practice more game like
• Promotes active problem solving & tactical development
• More challenging
• More practice variability

Question 14

What are some negatives of constraint based coaching approach?

Answer 14

• Challenging for cognitive learners
• Slower skill aquisition
• Harder to monitor workload
• Less structured