Mechanical guidance plays a very similar role to manual guidance, but it involves the use of supportiveequipment rather than physical support from a coach, e.g.
Armbands or floats used by a new swimmer
A trampoline harness
This type of guidance provides additional supportandsafety, allowing beginners to learn new skills without worrying about harm
As with manual guidance, this is unlikely to be needed by eliteperformers
