Lesson
Cognitive Phase - Role of Coach
– The development of a basic movement pattern should be facilitated
– Only critical aspects of skill should be communicated – verbally or demonstrated
– It cannot be known whether a player focuses on the appropriate features of a
demonstration alone, so this must be accompanied by verbal cues to direct
player’s attention to appropriate aspects of demonstration
– Avoid overloading
– Observing a learning model is as effective as observing a skilled model, if
feedback is provided with the learning model (eg. show a video of a beginner
golfer going through the steps while commenting on the correct movements)
– After the opportunity to observe several demonstrations, players must be afforded
adequate opportunity to practice the skill
– Coach should design practice experiences for initial motor program development
– At first the practice should allow for numerous repetitions (BLOCKED PRACTICE)
– COACH FEEDBACK important to reinforce, motivate and guide learning
– This phase is relatively short – few minutes or longer if skill is complex