Crossfit Coaching & Instruction Methods 4

Question 1

When a CrossFit coach uses analogies (e.g., 'imagine squeezing a piece of paper between your shoulder blades'), this is an example of:

Accepted Answer

An internal cue using imagery to improve motor pattern

Answer

Imagery-based analogies are internal cues that help athletes feel the correct muscle engagement without relying on anatomical language.

Question 2

An experienced athlete with no injury history wants to attempt a heavier deadlift than the coach believes is appropriate. The coach should:

Accepted Answer

Assess the athlete's mechanics at a submaximal load before approving the heavier attempt

Answer

Observing mechanics at a manageable load first gives the coach objective data to make a safe, evidence-based decision about heavier attempts.

Question 3

What is the primary advantage of demonstrating a movement at 'teaching speed' before athletes practice?

Accepted Answer

It allows athletes to clearly observe each phase of the movement pattern

Answer

Slowing a demonstration to teaching speed isolates key positions and transitions so athletes can observe and replicate them accurately.

Question 4

A coach observes an athlete's knees caving inward during a box jump landing. Which cue best addresses this fault?

Accepted Answer

'Land with knees tracking over your toes' or 'Spread the floor apart on landing'

Answer

Knee valgus on landing is addressed by cueing proper knee tracking over the toes, which activates the hip abductors and improves landing mechanics.

Question 5

In CrossFit, the concept of 'points of performance' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The key technical checkpoints that define correct execution of a movement

Answer

Points of performance are the specific technical standards a coach checks to evaluate whether a movement is being performed correctly.

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