PE- Psychological and social principles(paper 2)-Coach and performer-(3.1.1)
What are the 4 coaching styles?
command, reciprocal, guided discovery and problem solving.
What is command style coaching?
leader is very authoritarian and makes all of the decisions.
coach makes all decisions on drill and activities and students have no input.
Advantages of command style coaching?
good for beginners
ensures safety (javelin)
useful for large or disobedient groups
Disadvantages of command style coaching?
no flexibility
not useful for high level performers
lacks social interactions sometimes
tedious or unhelpful for creative performers
What is reciprocal style coaching?
combination of leader and student input.
the leader may set a drill but allow students to interact and work in groups.
Advantages of reciprocal coaching style?
increases communication and social interaction
increased responsibilty
personal development
Disadvantage of reciprocal coaching style?
not good for maintaining discipline levels
ensuring information is interpreted correctly
not good for learners who struggle with communication
What is discovery style coaching?
a style of coaching will minimal input from coach and majority student lead. the coach simply provides clues or asks questions in support.
Advantage of discovery style coaching?
enhances creativity
good for high level performers.
independance (they are given a strategy and try and make it work)
Disadvantages of discovery style coaching?
not time efficient or the fastest way to learn
lack of motivation can occur if unsuccessful
What is the problem solving coaching style?
when there is no input from coach and the student is in complete control.
no limits set by coach, just ideas from students.
What are the advantages of problem solving style coaching?
very good for creativity
high level performers who have the knowledge can express themselves
higher levels of responsibilty and independance
Disadvantages of problem solving style coaching?
learning and practicing bad habits
efficiency of time and learning
have to have a level of motivation
what is a tactic/strategy and what is taken into consideration when applying a tactic?
a plan of action that improves chances of winning.
usually when applying a tactic/strategy you take into account your strengths and the oppositions weaknesses and consider the correct application of skill in the competitive situation.
Why may a tactic or strategy by applied?
Oppostion - example: oppositions players may affect who you select to play against them.
Environment - example: wind, wet surfaces and temp
importance of the game/ pressure
timting of the game/position in the season
Examples of tactics/strategies in netball
pockets - providing options around the D
'down the line'/'the channel'- ensuring the ball travels down the court in a safe and correct manor.
attack/defence split - two people being marked by one person they split freeing up one person
'split in the box' - landing with split legs to gain distance closer to the post.