Guidance Flashcards
Visual guidance
Visual guidance is when the performer is shown the skill e.g. videos, pictures, demonstrations
- pictures must be clear
- demonstrations must be seen more than once and be of good quality so poor movement is not copied
- demonstrations must be clearly visible
When should you use visual guidance?
- good for beginners so they can see what the skill looks like and create a mental image of what movement should be
- it is also good when it is not possible to hear verbal guidance e.g. during play
Advantages of visual guidance
- can copy the movement
- can be done with large groups
Disadvantages of visual guidance
- if the demonstration is poor, incorrect movement learnt
- time consuming
- videos are expensive
- complex movements are difficult to recognise
Verbal guidance
Verbal guidance is when the performer is told information about how to complete the correct technique
- information must be clear so that it is understood
- information must be concise
- performer must be able to hear the information
When should verbal guidance be used?
- good for experienced performers who know what the movement should look like and can make sense of the information
- it is also used when demonstrations are not possible e.g. a break in play
Advantages of verbal guidance
- instructions can be given quickly
- can be used during a performance
- no equipment is required
Disadvantages of verbal guidance
- some movements are difficult to explain
- relies on the coach’s communication skills being good enough for the performer to understand
Manual guidance
Manual guidance is where a coach physically supports or moves the performer to help them get into the correct position
- tennis coach moving the racket arm in the correct range of motion for a forehand drive
- a trampoline coach supporting a front somersault
- a gymnastics coach supporting a balance
When should manual guidance be used?
- this can be used with performers of all abilities and skill levels
- it is particularly useful for beginners
Advantages of manual guidance
- can get a feel for the movement
- build’s confidence
- can help break down the movement into phases
Disadvantages of manual guidance
- the feeling is not actually the same as doing the skill unaided
- performer can become dependent on the support
- incorrect feel can lead to incorrect movement learnt
- can only be used one on one (difficult with large groups)
Mechanical guidance
Mechanical guidance is where the coach uses equipment to support the performer to help them with technique
- using a harness when learning backward somersaults on a trampoline
- using floats to develop leg strength when swimming
When should mechanical guidance be used?
- this can be used with performers of all abilities and skill levels
- particularly useful for beginners
- it may be important to use mechanical guidance when the activity is dangerous such as using a harness when a performer is learning a new trampoline routine
Advantages of mechanical guidance
- can get a feel for the movement
- build’s confidence
- reduces danger
Disadvantages of mechanical guidance
- the feeling is not actually the same as actually doing the skill
- the performer can become dependent on the support
- incorrect feel can lead to incorrect movement being learned
- cannot be used in large groups
