1. 3.7 Transfer of Learning What types of transfer are there?
How can you ensure that transfer is as positive as possible?

2. Transfer of learning (1)
Learning and performance of one skill can be affected by the learning and performance of another
Transfer will happen in the early stages of skill development (when learning a new skill)
Positive- learning of one skill is aided by that of another because of similarities in the execution
Tennis player learning to serve in volleyball
Negative- learning of one skill is hindered by that of another because the skills are similar but not identical in the execution
Tennis player learning to play squash- subroutines are used in a different way
Change in tactic- zonal to man-to-man defence in basketball

3. Transfer of learning (2)
Proactive- Previously learned skill aids the learning of a current skill
Netballer looking to improve their basketball
Retroactive- New skill interferes with previously learnt skill
When netballer returns to netball may have been a negative effect on her passing

4. Transfer of learning (3)
Zero- No resemblance between the skills and therefore no affect on either skill
A cyclist learning to swim
Bilateral- Learnt skill is transferred from limb to limb across the body
Right footed footballer learning to use their left

5. Transfer of learning (cont.)
Positive transfer is the most beneficial and coaches can encourage it by:-
Offer realistic approaches to training
Cones in early stages of learning
Then add in real defenders to aid transfer to game.
Progressive tasks
Ensure easiest part of the skill is well learnt before moving on
Accurate demonstrations
Regular feedback
Can fine-tune performance to reduce risk of negative transfer
Positive reinforcement
When a player brings a skill form a previous game coach can highlight that as a starting point.