Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport Baseline

What is the main difference between discrete and continuous skills in sport?

• Discrete skills have a clear beginning and end, while continuous skills are repetitive and ongoing.

• Discrete skills are only used in team sports, while continuous skills are used in individual sports.

• Discrete skills are complex, while continuous skills are simple.

• Discrete skills are physical, while continuous skills are mental.

Which of the following is an example of a tactical skill in football?

• Passing the ball accurately

• Choosing when to press the opponent

• Running fast during a counter-attack

• Kicking the ball with power

In tennis, what type of skill is serving considered?

• Continuous skill

• Serial skill

• Discrete skill

• Tactical skill

Which of the following is a key technical skill in basketball?

• Zonal defense

• Dribbling

• Offside trap

• Free-kick strategy

When assessing your own technical and tactical skills, which of the following tools could you use?

• Performance diary

• Nutrition plan

• Equipment checklist

• Weather report

Which aspect would you focus on when assessing the tactical application of an elite footballer?

• Dribbling speed

• Goal-scoring celebrations
  

• Decision-making during a counter-attack

• Kit design

Technical Skills...

• Involves analysing the effectiveness of a player’s decision-making and strategy during a game.

• Refers to the specific actions and techniques a player uses during a game, such as passing, shooting, and dribbling.

• Involves choosing the most appropriate skills to use in different situations during a game, based on the opponent and context.

• Focuses on how well a player or team prevents the opposition from scoring, including positioning, marking, and tackling.

Tactical Awareness...

• Involves analysing the effectiveness of a player’s decision-making and strategy during a game.

• Refers to the specific actions and techniques a player uses during a game, such as passing, shooting, and dribbling.

• Involves choosing the most appropriate skills to use in different situations during a game, based on the opponent and context.

• Focuses on how well a player or team prevents the opposition from scoring, including positioning, marking, and tackling.

Skill Selection...

• Involves analysing the effectiveness of a player’s decision-making and strategy during a game.

• Refers to the specific actions and techniques a player uses during a game, such as passing, shooting, and dribbling.

• Involves choosing the most appropriate skills to use in different situations during a game, based on the opponent and context.

• Focuses on how well a player or team prevents the opposition from scoring, including positioning, marking, and tackling.

Defensive Play...

• Involves analysing the effectiveness of a player’s decision-making and strategy during a game.

• Refers to the specific actions and techniques a player uses during a game, such as passing, shooting, and dribbling.

• Involves choosing the most appropriate skills to use in different situations during a game, based on the opponent and context.

• Focuses on how well a player or team prevents the opposition from scoring, including positioning, marking, and tackling.