Skills Flashcards

Question

What is an example of an open skill?

Answer 1

Playing football Environment is unpredictable and changes frequently (pitch, opposition, team mates, ball). This means the performer must make decisions as the skill is in progress.

Answer 2

Performing a shot putt. Its a repeated uniform action in which the regulations and conditions of the throwing action are unlikely to change. Fewer decisions to make and don’t have to adapt.

Answer 3

Rugby tackle | Shoulder muscles to initiate a rugby tackle, together with the leg muscles to drive the opponent to the ground.

Answer 4

Table tennis | Smaller, more intricate muscle groups such as the control needed to return a shot.

Answer 5

Fine motor control such as the muscles used to control movements of the eyes and of the fingers.

Answer 6

Taking a penalty The player will decide before how hard to strike the ball and when to commence the run up (albeit after the referee has indicated that the penalty can commence).

Answer 7

In a regatta | The sailor must react to the speed of the wind and the flow of the current.

Answer 8

Tennis serve A fats action, after which the player either stops and repeats if the serve doesn’t go in, or on completion of a successful serve, will then move into position to deal with a possible return.

Answer 9

Cycling When the actions of pedalling can be repeated continuously until the task is completed, or in a non-competitive situation can be stopped when the cyclist feels that they need a rest.

Answer 10

An action that is part of the whole skill movement.

Answer 11

``` Triple jump (hop, step, jump) Distinct discrete skills can be practiced individually and then put together to form the completed movement ```

Answer 12

Swimming stroke | The arm action, leg action and body position can be easily identified and practised separately if needed.

Answer 13

Volley in football | The action is very quick and the sub-routines merge quickly as the skill is performed.

Answer 14

A forward roll in gymnastics | Limited decisions and not much to think about

Answer 15

Dribble in hockey Player has to take into account the position of other players, attackers and defenders (cognitive parts), as well as concentrating on the ball and the control of the stick (psychomotor parts).

Answer 16

A skill classified as one thing change in different situations and, as the game or performance develops, skills can be classified in different ways.

Answer 17

In an isolated practice, a basketball dribble, when the players are lined up and practicing in turn without opposition, can be classed as closed as its predictable. However, in a practice situation of 3v2 or during a game, the skill can become open as its unpredictable. At the start of a swimming race the start may be classed as discrete since it has a clearly defined beginning and end. However, as the actual race get underway, the swimming stroke can be classed as continuous since its unclear when one arm action, for example, ends and another arm action begins.