W10 Practical Examples of Performance Analysis

Question 1

• What are some benefits of direct observations?

Answer 1

• Commonly used by coaches (requires experience)
• Qualitative in nature (Can be good or bad)
• Can judge performance in real time

Question 2

• What are some benefits of video observations?

Answer 2

• Re-playing the performance
• View skills in slow motion
• You can freeze frame
• Compare techniques
• Quantitative in nature (Can be good or bad)

Question 3

What is force analysis?

Answer 3

• Monitoring changes in force during contact with the ground

- It combines force and kinematic analysis (analysis the influence of force on movement)