U23: Presentation of Skills/Types of Practices

Skills that can be easily divided into their component parts are known as

• Complex

• Closed

• Open

• Simple

These skills need more in-depth and detailed coaching.

• Simple

• Complex

• Open

• Closed

The performer learns and practices each part until they are able to execute the whole skill..

Used when the skill can’t be broken down into parts.

Teaching the triple jump technique would be a good example

This is similar to the part method but it involves an introduction to the skill in full first.

Types of Practice: Benefits skills that are performed in the same conditions

• Fixed Practice

• Variable

  Practice

• Massed Practice

• Distributed Practice

The session is continuous with no breaks. Best used with experienced performers.

• Variable Practice

• Distributed Practice

• Massed Practice

• Fixed Practice

Involves practicing a skill in a variety of situations and environments.

• Fixed Practices

• Variable Practices

• Distributed Practices

• Massed Practice

What three factors could influence the choice of practice a coach uses