Skills & Techniques Lesson 4

Aim of Today’s Lesson To go over the homework answers Describe a handstand forward roll. Discuss how we gathered focused data on our handstand forward roll. Discuss why this method is appropriate. Learn what the 3 main methods of practice are and consider one in more detail.

Answer these questions in Paragraphs 1. Describe the method you used to gather general data on your performance. (4) 2. Why was this method appropriate? (3) 3. Describe a skill that was a strength. (3) 4. Describe a skill that was a weakness. (3)

Describe the method you used to gather general data on your performance. (4) We gathered general data by completing a skills checklist. Our partner watched us perform various flight, balancing, rotational and inversion skills. We performed each skill 5 times. After our 5 th attempt our partner ticked whether we showed: limited control and fluency, sometimes showed control and fluency, showed good control and fluency, consistently showed a high degree of control and fluency.

Why was this method appropriate? (3) The checklist identified our strengths and weaknesses so we can create a routine using our best skills. Completing an observation schedule gives us a permanent record we can look back upon after practising. Performing each skill 5 times means we got an accurate picture of our ability.

Describe a skill that was a strength. (3) Preparation.... Action.... Recovery...

Preparation Action Recovery overhead drop shot Sort into P.A.R 1)stand side on to the net 2)Follow through down and across the body and move forward back to the ready position 3)hold non-hitting arm up pointing at the shuttle and racket behind the head 4)swing the racket forward 5)arm straight to strike the shuttle 6)watch shuttle 7)ready for next shot 8)Move into position under the shuttle 9)Transfer weight from back to front foot.

Preparation Overhead drop shot Move into position under the shuttle stand side on to the net hold non-hitting arm up pointing at the shuttle and racket behind the head

Action Transfer weight from back to front foot swing the racket forward arm straight to strike the shuttle

Recovery Follow through down and across the body and move forward back to the ready position watch shuttle ready for next shot

Describe a skill that was a weakness. (3) Preparation... Action... Recovery...

Describe a skill that was a weakness…Handstand forward roll Preparation – standing arms raised, lunge forward on one leg, take weight on hands, lock arms, kick legs up Action – snap both legs together, head tucked in, back straight, toes pointed, hold balance for 5 seconds Recovery – overbalance, curve spine, bend arms and roll out, stand up arms raised

Observing Performances The strengths and weaknesses given as feedback are much simpler when the skill level is lower and when the skill is broken down into PAR. With the person sitting beside you, can you break the summersault down into PAR.

Handstand forward roll What did we do in class? Think back what do we use and how was the information gathered?

Gathering focused data on Handstand Forward Roll I completed a Model Performer observation schedule for the handstand forward roll. The observation schedule broke the handstand forward roll down into subroutines. I performed the skill a number of times. After each attempt I watched a video of my performance. I placed a, a X or a ? beside each subroutine depending on how well I performed it.

Why is this method appropriate? Model performer observation schedule identifies specific strengths and weaknesses within the skill. This allows us to plan specific practices to develop weaknesses. Observation schedule acts as a permanent record that can be looked back at to assess any improvements. Videoing my performance made the data I gathered more accurate because I can pause it and slow it down. Performing the skill 3-5 times means I have an accurate picture of my performance level.

Homework Due on Wednesday 14 th Describe a skill that was a weakness in your performance. Describe how you gathered focused data on this skill. Why was this method appropriate? How will improving this skill benefit your whole performance?