It is important that a performer seeks feedback during a training programme. When should feedback be given in order to be effective?
The next day after a performance
During the training session
Half-time/full-time
What is feedback?
Information you receive about your performance
Approach to develop a performance
Method of collect data about a performance
A good coach will give feedback that is...?
Truthful, always negative, exaggerated, over-complicated
Relaxed, honest
Immediate, positive, specific, accurate
What is it called when a team mate or coach talks to you about your performance?
Written feedback
Verbal feedback
Knowledge of results
Why is written feedback useful?
Provides the performer with information they need to improve a variety of skills and techniques
Develops relationships between performer and team mates
Helps record information
All feedback to a performer is important but visual feedback can be very useful to highlight areas of development. Select a type of visual feedback:
Observations schedules
Model performers and video analysis
Questionnaires
Why is the use of scores and knowledge of results useful?
Develop tactics to use in future matches
Share with team mates
Allows the performer to see patterns where mistakes are made and what areas need developed
Which of the following is not a type of feedback?
Dynamic
Internal
External
Which of the following is a good piece of feedback for a performer to receive?
Your smash isn’t powerful enough… you need to get better to win points
You’re lacking power in your smash because your body isn’t side-on to the net
Your swing is good but you’re lacking power. Try your body in a side-on body position as this will helps transfer your weight forward.
After a training programme is complete what would a performer do looking forward?
Identify future development needs
Have a break from training
Discussion with team mates and coaches