guidance

Question 1

pos of visual

Answer 1

-quick and concise so easy for beginners to understand
-enables to see what is required and copy
-specific aspects of a whole skill can be shown

Question 2

neg of visual

Answer 2

-some skills are too complex to demonstrate
-not effective if performer is not paying attention
-could be dangerous if copied wrong

Question 3

pos of verbal

Answer 3

-highlighting key teaching points so useful for experienced performers
-sharing basic information and instructions
-questioning can make performers think

Question 4

neg of verbal

Answer 4

-result in information overload
-some skills are too complex to explain, sport arenas could be too noisy
-misunderstanding could risk injury when performed

Question 5

pos of manual

Answer 5

-good for complete beginners
-allows to get a feel for the skill
-corrects potentially dangerous technique

Question 6

neg of manual

Answer 6

-the movement could feel different when someone else is moving your body for you
-performer may not feel they are performing the skill for themselves + become too reliant on the coach

Question 7

pos of mechanical

Answer 7

-good for potentially dangerous skills
-allow a performer to gain the correct feel without fear and builds confidence

Question 8

neg of mechanical

Answer 8

-equipment could be too expensive
-performer could become too reliant on support and anxious to perform without it