Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Unlocking Tennis Success: The Power Of Scaled Equipment
Table of content
i Why it's all about the learners π
- Any good coach or teacher ensures that their sessions cater to the needs of their learners.
- It’s essential to understand your learner's:
- Age π
- Developmental stage π±
- Past experiences π
- Motivation levels π
- Golden Takeaway: Modify coaching methods to:
- Improve skill acquisition π―
- Make it fun & keep them motivated! π
ii The grand tennis experiment by fallow & reed (2010) πΎ
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Aim: Identify the impact of using scaled (adjusted for beginners) vs standard equipment on beginner tennis players' performance.
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The Setup:
Fun Fact: Regardless of the equipment, they all used the same tennis racket! πΎπΎ
- Participants (n=523, average age 8 years) π§
- They tested FOUR conditions:
- Standard ball/scaled court πΎ/ποΈ
- Modified ball/scaled court πΎβοΈ/ποΈ
- Standard ball/standard court πΎ/ποΈβ³
- Modified ball/standard court πΎβοΈ/ποΈβ³
- Duration: 5 weeks, 30 minutes per session per week π
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Results?
- Post-testing found that the group using standard balls and courts (like in adult games) had significantly fewer successful hits compared to the scaled-court groups.
π Real-world Example: Imagine trying to play basketball π with hoops twice as high as usual. Not only would it be harder to score, but it’d also be much less fun! By adjusting the hoop height to suit younger players, they can have fun, improve their skills, and want to play more!
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Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Unlocking Tennis Success: The Power Of Scaled Equipment
Table of content
i Why it's all about the learners π
- Any good coach or teacher ensures that their sessions cater to the needs of their learners.
- It’s essential to understand your learner's:
- Age π
- Developmental stage π±
- Past experiences π
- Motivation levels π
- Golden Takeaway: Modify coaching methods to:
- Improve skill acquisition π―
- Make it fun & keep them motivated! π
ii The grand tennis experiment by fallow & reed (2010) πΎ
-
Aim: Identify the impact of using scaled (adjusted for beginners) vs standard equipment on beginner tennis players' performance.
-
The Setup:
Fun Fact: Regardless of the equipment, they all used the same tennis racket! πΎπΎ
- Participants (n=523, average age 8 years) π§
- They tested FOUR conditions:
- Standard ball/scaled court πΎ/ποΈ
- Modified ball/scaled court πΎβοΈ/ποΈ
- Standard ball/standard court πΎ/ποΈβ³
- Modified ball/standard court πΎβοΈ/ποΈβ³
- Duration: 5 weeks, 30 minutes per session per week π
-
Results?
- Post-testing found that the group using standard balls and courts (like in adult games) had significantly fewer successful hits compared to the scaled-court groups.
π Real-world Example: Imagine trying to play basketball π with hoops twice as high as usual. Not only would it be harder to score, but it’d also be much less fun! By adjusting the hoop height to suit younger players, they can have fun, improve their skills, and want to play more!
Unlock the Full Content!
Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 π
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