Lesson
Appropriate Quantity of Feedback
HOW MUCH FEEDBACK?
– Players should not become too dependent on guidance from feedback, using it as
a “crutch”. Difficulties arise when feedback not available, ie. during competition.
– Constant augmented feedback may distract players from processing their own
sensory feedback
Coaches must use methods to reduce feedback as players progress:
– Let players subjectively estimate/guess their error before providing feedback
– Provide FADED FEEDBACK which decreases as performance improves
– BANDWIDTH FEEDBACK allows reduction in feedback too. Coach identifies
acceptable error tolerance within a “bandwidth” and provides feedback only if
error falls outside of it. This is a useful method as it is based on a person’s actual
progress, not on a set timeline
– LEARNER REGULATED FEEDBACK is provided only when player requests it