Lesson
Autonomous Phase - Role of Coach
At this phase, instruction serves two purposes:
- To help players maintain their level of skill
- To motivate players to continue to improve
– Capability for skilled behavior is now relatively permanent
– The role of the coach as a motivator is important during this phase
– The use of GOAL SETTING and REINFORCEMENT helps maintain motivation
NOTE:
ERROR CORRECTION
– When it is desired to change a player’s well-learned technique
– A minor change in technique (eg. widening stance) is easily accomplished and
requires little relearning
– A major change in technique requires a return to the cognitive phase and then
going through the progression. Performance may temporarily suffer. The Coach
must be sure to prepare the player for this.