Methods of Guidance

Manual Guidance Disadvantages

1. Can be detrimental on performance if overused 2. Too much reliance on the guidance can cause bad habits to develop 3. Too much dependence on physical support may lead to a loss in confidence

Mechanical Guidance Disadvantages

1. Can be detrimental on performance if overused 2. Too much reliance on the guidance can cause bad habits to develop 3. Too much dependence on physical support may lead to a loss in confidence

Verbal Guidance Advantages

1. Can be given during a performance 2. Can be used to explain tactical skills 3. Can be used with visual guidance to build mental images in memory

Visual Guidance Advantages

1. Can highlight specific weaknesses 2. Tried to show the performer what the skill should look like- builds sub-routines 3. It creates a mental image of the skill 4. Used in conjunction with verbal guidance

Disadvantages of Visual Guidance

1. Demonstration must be accurate to avoid incorrect copying 2. Performer may not have the ability to perform the demonstration 3. Too much information may confuse the performer

Manual Guidance Advantages

1. Helps to eliminate danger and reduces fear and anxiety 2. Helps to build confidence 3. Helps to develop the feel of the movement

Mechanical Guidance Advantages

1. Helps to eliminate danger and reduces fear and anxiety 2. Helps to build confidence 3. Helps to develop the feel of the movement 4. Can be used with disabled athletes or those recovering from injury

Verbal Guidance Disadvantages

1. Too much information may cause confusion especially for beginners 2. If information is not brief, then the performer may lose concentration 3. Language used should be understandable and consider the stage of learning

Mechanical Guidance Example

Arm bands in swimming Use of a harness on the trampoline

Visual Guidance Definition

Demonstration of the required task given by a coach or player

Verbal Guidance Definition

Explanation of the task

Manual Guidance Example

Holding a gymnast during a handstand Showing the movement of a tennis swing

Manual Guidance Definition

Physical support of a performer

Mechanical Guidance Definition

Use of an artificial device or aid