Range Principles Flashcards
What do you read in the range cards?
Exercise Title, Objectives, and Directions
Where do you read Directions and Debrief questions?
Students off bikes and gathered together where the bikes are parked.
Demos show what two accurate things?
Technique and Timing
Where do students observe demos?
Staging area from behind motorcycles.
Demos P.O.T. must match what and what is not demonstrated?
What the students ride and reversals.
What should be limited during demos?
Narration
How many students can an instructor teach static practice to and what does an instructor do during static practice?
6, guide/evaluate/coach
How many times do you have students conduct static practice?
Until you see each student succeed once, coach as needed.
How should students stage?
Single line
How should students shut off their motorcycle in staging?
Always cut off engine power once safely stopped then ignition to OFF.
How should a student turn off their motorcycle in staging?
Always cut engine power once safely stopped then turn ignition OFF.
What signal should you use when stopping a group?
“You, here, stop” signal
Enter staging procedures
1) Hold “stop” signal until all riders are stopped
2) Direct riders to cut off engines
3) It is not necessary to move forward to catch riders
4) Be ready to step up to assist if needed
How many feet (nose to tail) should be between bikes? Is it okay to tell students to space out bikes?
2-3’ and yes
Exit staging procedures
1) Ensure students are ready to go before sending from staging
2) Direct first rider
3) Allow remaining students to exit on their own
Split exercises procedures
1) Waiting riders move forward
2) If dismounted to watch, stand right (outside) of staging area and maintain a clear escape route for incoming riders
3) Stand at the tail of the line of parked motorcycles to park incoming riders
What should you keep in mind in regards to placement for staging entry/exit?
Be in position to assist and direct entry and exit.
What should you prioritize for verbal coaching?
Safety then main objective outlined in “What to Coach”.
How many items and how should you present those verbal coaching items?
One to two items, in a positive manner.
How long should the verbal coaching last?
Three to five seconds, brief and concise
What should be limited in staging during split exercises?
Narration
When should you apply verbal coaching?
Immediately when incorrect rider input is identified.
Simulated coaching should be what four things?
1) Large enough to be seen from across the range
2) Smooth
3) Consistent
4) Early enough that students can respond to signals
How long should you run exercise time for?
Full time allotted
When should reversals be initiated?
At specified time.
What 8 things does the exercise time include:
1) Striking and setting cones as appropriate
2) Objective and directions
3) Static practice as appropriate
4) Demo as appropriate
5) Evaluation of understanding
6) Exercise activity
7) Staging
8) Debrief
How many minutes to allow for staging and debrief?
1.5 to 2 minutes
What does the exercise time exclude?
Interruptions greater than 1 minute
What is the minimum distance and where should you be when approaching a stopped rider?
5’ and to side
What should be done in front of instructors at all times?
Running bikes (unless otherwise specified)
Whenever changing position on the range, what should you do with your body position?
Blade your body to maintain visual range control
What should students stay within at all times?
10’ of perimeter
What should you be aware of?
Where all students are, all the time.
Students should not be what (which ensures range control)?
Surprised
How often should you coordinate with other instructors?
Regularly
Where should instructor signals be conducted?
Low, below the waist
What should you ensure at all times (which ensures range control)?
Range rules
Where should students be when pulling them out of the group?
Only the long side of the range.
What two things guide instructor position when inside P.O.T?
1) So you can see/control entire range
2) If students must pass behind your back, it is only for a brief moment.
What should instructors do to maintain proficiency?
Routinely and independently ride exercises to reinforce, timing, technique, and performance.
When should you coach speed?
When designated in the exercise directions. Or, if student is wobbly or unstable regardless if designated in exercise directions.
