The advantage of using this method is that because it is a complex skill, the whole skill needs to be performed smoothly, so if one part is breaking up this smoothness, it needs to be removed, practised and replaced.
The disadvantages of this method are that if the performer is not fit enough to repeat each aspect over and over again, his performance will suffer due to fatigue. Also, there may be too much information for the performer to process if they are working at a beginners level.
LONG PASSING
Coaching Points
- Place non-kicking foot next to ball, about 8-10 inches away from the ball.
- Lean body slightly backward – this allows for the loft on the pass.
- Look to see where opponents, team-mates, and object team-mate are on the pitch.
- Strike through the bottom of the ball with the foot in a horizontal position, using the laces of the boot (top of foot) judging the pace and accuracy accordingly
To teach this skill, I think that using the Progressive Part practice method would bring out the best results from the performer. I think this because long passing is much more complex than short passing; there is a lot more to think about and to execute. For example, the distance of the pass is further, and the height of the pass needs to be increased. I would also use this method because a long pass can be very aesthetically pleasing, thus bringing confidence to the performer when performed correctly – confidence is the number one motivator.
The advantage of this method is that as each part is performed well, the performer will become more confident with each successful attempt.
The disadvantage of using this method is that it is time consuming and could possibly have a demoralising effect on the performer should they be unable to perform one section well enough.
SHOOTING A MOVING BALL
Coaching Points
- Wait for ball to be in line with body.
- Place non-kicking foot next to ball, about 8-10 inches away from the ball.
- Lean forward in order to get the head and body weight over the ball.
- With toes pointing downward, strike the centre of the ball with the laces of the boot. Again, judging the pace and accuracy accordingly.
To teach this skill I would use the Whole Practice method. I would use this method because, despite the skill being highly complex, it is not time consuming and all the actions are closely linked together. As a footballer myself, I find that this method is the most effective for improving shooting skills.
The advantages of this method are that it is not time consuming. The performer is able to pick up the feel of the skill (kinesthesis) and the better the kinesthesis, the better the skill will be performed. In addition, to transfer this skill into a game situation would be easy if this method of practice was used, as it is how it would happen in a real situation.
The disadvantages of using this method are that if the performer is not advanced enough, they may find it difficult, or may find that too much information needs to be processed. Also, if one section of the skill is being performed wrong or badly, it cannot be removed from the whole skill, practised, then placed back into the whole skill.
If the performer was finding that the skill was becoming easier than when first practised, environmental conditions can be altered. For example, a number of opponents might be placed into the situation in order to increase the difficulty of the skill.
