Technical Skills and Tactics in Sport
Learning objectives
To understand the technical and tactical demands of a
sport.
To be able to plan and undertake a program to develop
tactical awareness and technical skill.
To be able to set goals in relation to the necessary
developments highlighted.
Scenario
You are a netball player. You need to be able to
consider the technical and tactical aspects of netball.
Through developing a knowledge of the performance
analysis process you will be able to:
- Appreciate the feedback given be a coach
- Understand the analysis model and training plan
- To begin to offer coaching advise and feedback to
younger athletes.
Technical and Tactical demands of sport
Technical demands:
In sport, the technical ability of a performer is very
important to the overall performance. If a trampolinist fails
to execute a move effectively they will lose marks form the
judges.
Technical demands of a sport
include the basic components (i.e.
Catching, running and jumping)
and the more complex aspects
(shooting and dribbling).
Skills are learned and can be categorised into different
forms.
A discrete skill has a short
time span and a clear
beginning and end.
A continuous skill has no clear
beginning or end.
DISCRETE
CONTINUOUS
Technical and Tactical demands of sport
Tactical demands:
These are the methods by which performers try to outwit
an opponent.
e.g. A 800m runner will decide a
pace to run at and choose the
right time to break from the
other competitors.
e.g. Cricket fielders will be
positioning according to the
batsman and the score in the
game.
TASK 1 + 2
You are now ready to complete Task 1 & 2
P1 - Describe the technical and tactical demands of a
chosen sport.
M1 - Explain the technical and tactical demands of a
chosen sport.
P2 - Assess the technical skills and tactical awareness of
an elite performer, identifying strengths and areas for
improvement.
M2 - Assess the technical skills and tactical awareness of
an elite performer, explaining strengths and areas for
improvement.
Technical and Tactical awareness in a sport
Performance Analysis:
The easiest and simplest way to assess a performance is
through a performance analysis. This is important for
coaches in the planning of a training program for an
athlete.
Video Analysis
This is one of the most popular ways to analyse a
performer. The footage is captured real time and then
broken down into segments and can even be slowed down
for deeper analysis.
Notational Analysis
The observation checklist used in Unit 2 was a form of
notational analysis. This type of forms are completed
during live performances and will form the overall analysis
of performance.
Performance Analysis
You will be expected to observe a sporting performances in
detail and then provide strengths and weaknesses in the
performance and compare it to the perfect model.
You must be able
to give feedback
about the
performance you
have just observed,
using the correct
terminology.
Observation and Analysis
When analysing a performer it is important to follow this or a
similar model.
Observewatch a tennis game
and make detailed
observations.
Feedbackcommunicate your
observations
Plan/
devise a drill to
improve player’s
footwork and
forehand stroke.
Analysenotice that a player
hits forehand out a
lot.
EvaluateCompare technique to
perfect model of
forehand.
ALWAYS REMEMBER...
Observe, analyse & give feedback
Objective and Subjective Analysis
Objective analysis:
The observer will make conclusions based
on measurement and performance data.
i.e. 100m sprint start times.
Subjective analysis:
This is analysis based on
observational judgement and
opinions.
i.e. Effective used of a
forehand in tennis.
Other Methods of Analysis
There are a number of other ways to analyse a performance:
SWOT analysis
Coach analysis
Peer Analysis
Methods of analysis
Self Analysis
Performance
profiling
Interviews
TASK 3 to 6
You are now ready to complete Task 3 to 6
P3 - Assess own technical skills and tactical awareness in
a chosen sport, identifying strengths and areas for
improvement.
M3 - Assess own technical skills and tactical awareness in
a chosen sport, explaining own strengths and areas for
improvement.
D1 - Compare and contrast own technical skills and tactical
awareness with those of an elite performer and the
demands of a chosen sport.
Planning a Programme – Key Words
Aims: This is what you want to achieve.
Objectives: This is how you are going to achieve your
aims.
Target setting:
Used to motivates performers and monitor progress
throughout a programme. These targets should be
S.M.A.R.T.E.R.
Planning a Programme
When devising a training programme for an athlete you need
to consider the specific types of exercise used and ensure
the plan targets the performers weaknesses.
Technical Performance:
To improve technical performance a coach will set drills
that might include passing and shooting.
Tactical Ability:
This might include a team to
work on set plays.
i.e. A basketball team might
work on screens to get
player free when on offence.
Reviewing a Programme
After completing a program you should always evaluate the
aims and objective to see if they were met or not.
Conclusions should be drawn on the effectiveness of the
process so it can be improved the next time around.
Your conclusion should
highlight the areas still to
be worked on.
Appropriate long term and
short term goals can be
created as a result.
TASK 3 to 6
You are now ready to complete Task 3 to 6
P4 - Produce a six-week training programme, with tutor
support, to develop own technical skills and tactical
awareness.
M4 - Independently produce a six-week training
programme to develop own technical skills and tactical
awareness, describing strengths and areas for
improvement.
D2 - Evaluate the training programme, justifying
suggestions made regarding improvement.
TASK 3 to 6
You are now ready to complete Task 3 to 6
P5 - Carry out a six-week training programme to develop
own technical skills and tactical awareness.
P6 - Review own development, identifying goals for further
technical and tactical development, with tutor support.
M5 - Independently describe own development, explaining
goals for technical and tactical development.
D2 - Analyse own goals for technical and tactical
development, suggesting how these goals could be achieved.