Guidance

• What is visual guidance ?

  When the performer is shown the skill
• Examples of visual guidance

  -Demonstrations

  -Play back video clips

  -Observe techniques from image or still
• Advantages of visual skill

  -provides learner with a mental image

  - draws attention to key skills

  -better for simple skills less info to process
• Disadvantages of visual guidance

  -Can demotivate if skill is complex

  -could be taught wrong is skill not accurate

  -can be overloading with info
• What is verbal guidance ?

  An explanation in words of how to perform a technique
• Examples of verbal guidance

  -instructions of skills/ tactics
• Advantages of verbal guidance

  -tactics can be explained

  - gives technical info / key points

  - feedback can be given immediately
• Disadvantages of verbal guidance

  -player must understand the terminology

  -can overload beginners with information

  -learners may loose concentration
• What is manual guidance ?

  When the coach physically moves your body through the technique
• Example of manual guidance

  - gymnastics coach supporting a back walk over
• Advantage of manual guidance

  - builds confidence

  -removes danger

  - gives a kinaesthetic feel of the skill
• Disadvantage of manual guidance

  -learner may become dependent

  -proximity to coach may be a distraction

  -may interfere with kinaesthetic
• What is mechanical guidance ?

  Using mechanical aids to assist a performer
• Example of mechanical guidance

  Float in swimming
• Advantages of mechanical guidance

  -builds confidence

  -helps develop kinaesthetic feel
• Disadvantage of mechanical guidance

  -can become dependent

  -limits opportunities to correct mistakes