Skills, training structures, guidance etc. Flashcards
What is the definition of a skill?
A learned ability to bring about the result you want, with maximum certainty and effficiency.
What are the characteristics of a closed skill?
+ Give an example of one.
- Take place in a stable environment, not affected by the environment.
- Movemens follow set patterns with a clear start and finish.
- Tend to be self paced.
- E.G: Penalty in football, serving in badminton etc.
What are the characteristics of an open skill?
+ Give an example of one.
- Take place in a changing environment.
- Player has to adapt to the surroundings.
- Often in a competitive situation.
- E.G: Rugby tackle, saving a penalty.
Why would a forward roll be descrived as a closed skill?
It’s not affected by the environment when performed and it’s the same action every time - self paced.
Why would a rugby tackle be described as an open skill?
It’s affected by the environment (e.g. the way you tackle / are tackled changes based on the person). It also doesn’t have a clear start and end, it only ends when the ball is won.
What is the definition of a basic (simple) skill?
+ Give an example.
One that is easy and needs little concentration.
E.G: Running, passing in netball.
What is the definition of a complex skill?
+ Give an example.
Needs complete attention and concentration as are technically difficult. Need to be practiced over and over.
E.G: Triple jump, aerial in hockey.
What is the definition of low organisation skills?
Clear, simple phrases or parts. Can be easily broken down and practiced separately.
What is the definition of high organisation skills?
A lot of complicated phrases or parts which cannot be broken down or practiced separately as they are closely linked together.
What is the definition of a fixed practice structure, what is it best suited to and give sporting examples.
- D - The same skill practised repeatedly in the same way, over and over, until perfect.
- BST - Drills, closed skills, new skills.
- SE - Serving in tennis, golf swing, penalty kick in football.
What is the definition of a variable practice structure, what is it best suited to and give sporting examples.
- D - Skill is practised in a variety of situations, allowing adaptation to suit different unpredictable and changing conditions (especially competition).
- BST - Open skills, competitive games, more experienced = more variation (conditioned games).
- SE - Hockey tackle, passing in netball, pretty much any evasion game.
What is the definition of a massed practice structure, what is it best suited to and give sporting examples.
- D - Skill is repeated continuously over long periods without any breaks.
- BST - Low organisation, basic skills, more experienced performers to hone technique - especially when tired, increase fitness.
- SE - Running, swimming, cycling.
What is the definition of a distributed practice structure, what is it best suited to and give sporting examples.
- D - Skill is practiced with breaks to allow rest, feedback or mental rehearsal.
- BST - New skills to allow feedback, less motivated performers to allow rest, praise and change of activity, complex skills (high concentration).
- SE - Diving.
Why are practice structures important?
They need to be planned according to the activity based on their skill level, ability, fitness and experience.
Which practice structures usually match with each other?
Fixed = massed.
Variable = distributed.
What does practice depend on?
- Skills being developed.
- Performers’ age and level of ability.
- Training session objectives.
What practice structure should you adopt for a hockey short corner and why?
Variable & Distributed - because the skill can be practised in a variety of competitive situations and rest can be taken in order to evaluate what is working and what isn’t.
