Types Of Guidance

Question 1

Define mechanical guidance:

Answer 1

A coach uses equipment to help support the performer in their skill or performance

Question 2

Give an example of mechanical guidance

Answer 2

A coach using a harness to support a trampolinist execute a somersault

Question 3

Define verbal guidance:

Answer 3

Advice/ feedback given by a coach after watching performance or a skill

Question 4

Give an example of verbal guidance:

Answer 4

A coach saying: “you need to use your left foot whilst dribbling through the cones too to be more efficient and quicker”

Question 5

Define manual guidance:

Answer 5

A coach physically moves the performer and guides the performer into the skill

Question 6

Give an example of manual guidance

Answer 6

A coach physically guiding the athletes arm to mimic a javelin throw

Question 7

Define visual guidance:

Answer 7

When a performer can see the skill being practiced or performed in front of them.

Question 8

Give an example of visual guidance:

Answer 8

A coach doing a cone drill to show the performer how to perform the drill.