Skills and Techniques Breaking Down a Skill.. Introduction A skill tells you the purpose of the movement, E.g. passing. A technique is the way of performing.

Skills and Techniques

Breaking Down a Skill.

IntroductionA skill tells you the purpose of the movement, E.g. “passing”.

A technique is the way of performing a skill, E.g. push pass, hit orreverse pass. The technique tells you “how” a pass was made.

In your jotter write down a skill from the following activities andthree different techniques. Explain why you would use each differenttechnique.

Techniques The technique is the way in which the skill

is performed eg. Basketball– Passing (Chest pass, Bounce pass) Shooting (Lay up shot, Set shot, Jump

shot)

Cont. The technique is often selected because of

the situation the player finds themselves in. For example, if there is space at the side of

the basket it is possible to use a lay up shot, but if the player is having to shoot from further back a set shot might be used.

Internal/External FeedbackFeedback is information you receive on your performance. There are 2 main types of feedback INTERNAL and EXTERNAL.

Internal feedback is sometimes called “kinaesthetic”. The feedback comesfrom within the performer, this type lets the performer “feel” the movements.

In your jotter chose an activity and a skill/technique where you received internal feedback. How did the feedback effect the rest of the performance.

External feedback is feedback given from another. There are 3 main types:

WrittenVerbalVisual

In your jotter describe 3 occasions where you have received the above feedback.

Feedback + DemonstrationsFeedback can be useful when learning new skills/techniques. Feedback should begiven directly after the performer completes the skill/technique.

In your jotter explain why.

When giving feedback it is important that the right amount is given to the performer. Too much feedback is as unhelpful as too little.

In your jotter explain why.

Demonstrations can be given by the teacher, class mate or a video. They allow you to see the skill before you attempt it.

Automatic SkillsGolf players will practise the same shot many times trying tomake the shot automatic.

Once a skill is automatic the benefits are that:

The performer does not need to think about what needs to bedone to execute the skill.

The success rate will be high.

The performer can concentrate on other things. E.g. the nextmove.

In your jotter write down 2 problems which a performer might face when practisinga skill for too long.

In your jotter write down 2 ways which this can be avoided.

REPETITION

DRILLS

During practice it can be productive to set up

training drills that repeat particular parts of a

technique or the whole technique

Groove technique so that all components of it work well together

You may practice very small parts of the technique

repeatedly

The type of attention to detail works best

with complex, closed skills.

Drills can work well when both repetition and different

degrees of pressure are involved.

Badminton Example

1. Short Serve2. Underarm Clear3. Overhead Clear

4. Drop Shot

Repetition Practices

Breaking Down SkillsA performance of a skill can be broken down into 3 parts. Preparation, Action and Recovery. E.g,

Preparation – Toss the ball into the air, and pull the racket back.

Action – Lift up and throw the face of the racket to make contact with the ball. (Throwing action)

Recovery - Follow through in the direction you wish theball to travel

In your jotter select 4 different activities and a skill/technique from each. Describein detail the preparation, action and recovery for each one.

Movement AnalysisOne effective approach for breaking down a skill or technique is through analysing your:

• Preparation is the first part of the movement

• Action is the middle part of the movement

• Recovery is the end of the movement

You would use an observation schedule to achieve this

Movement AnalysisBenefits of Using an Observation

Schedule

i. Identifies Strengths & Weaknesses of a skill

ii. Pinpoints specifically where weakness lies

iii. Practice programme can be designed from the

information received

iv. You can use an observation schedule at the

beginning and end of a training block to see if

your technique has improved

Badminton – Overhead Clear Preparation-The player moves towards the back

of the court pointing his free hand to the shuttle. The racquet is taken back high behind the head.

Action-The racquet is swung forward to contact the shuttle above the head.

Recovery-The racquet follows through in the direction of the shuttle and the player moves back to the ready position in the centre of the court.

Homework!! In your jotter you will choose a skill or

technique you wish to improve (1) You will describe how you found this was a

shot you needed to improve. (2) You will then describe how you went about

improving this shot. (3)