Skills Transfer

Question 1

Explain what is meant by a Positive Transfer.

Answer 1

A previously learned skill has a beneficial effect on the learning of another skill, since the skills share similar body movements

Question 2

Explain what is meant by a Negative Transfer.

Answer 2

A previously learned skill has a hindrance on the learning of another skill, since the skills share similar overall body movements but with important differences

Question 3

Explain what is meant by a Zero Transfer.

Answer 3

A previously learned skill has no impact on the learning of another skill, since there are NO similar body movements

Question 4

Explain what is meant by a Bilateral Transfer.

Answer 4

A previously learned skill that can be executed on both sides of the body

Question 5

What are the 4 types of skill transfers?

Answer 5

Positive Transfer
Negative Transfer
Zero Transfer
Bilateral Transfer

Question 6

What are the 5 strategies that a coach could use to promote Positive Transfer?

Answer 6

Stop bad habits
Realism
Provide Motivation
Point out similarities and transfer possibilities
Planned Progression

Question 7

Give an example of Positive Transfer.

Answer 7

• Overarm volleyball serve and a tennis serve
• Basketball pass and netball pass

Question 8

Give an example of Negative Transfer.

Answer 8

• A tennis serve uses the arm and a badminton serve uses the wrist more

Question 9

Give an example of Zero Transfer.

Answer 9

• Rock climbing and a swimming stroke

Question 10

Give an example of Bilateral Transfer.

Answer 10

• Football shot using the right and left foot