Coaching Methods Flashcards
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Which scenario describes the 'GROW' coaching model being applied in tennis?
Answer: A coach asks a player about goals, current reality, options, and the way forward
The GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward) is a structured coaching conversation framework that empowers players to find their own solutions.
A coach wants to improve a player's footwork to the ball. Which training intervention is most specific and effective?
Answer: Shadow footwork drills combined with live ball feeds requiring split-step timing
Shadow drills integrated with live ball feeds train the tennis-specific footwork patterns, including the split step, in a match-realistic context.
What does 'modeling' as a coaching technique involve?
Answer: Providing a visual demonstration of the target skill for the player to observe and replicate
Modeling involves demonstrating the skill so learners can form a cognitive representation of the movement before attempting it themselves.
A high-performance coach is planning a periodized training year. Which phase focuses on building technical and physical foundations?
Answer: The preparatory (off-season) phase
The preparatory phase is used to develop technical, tactical, physical, and mental foundations before the competitive season begins.
Which description best matches the 'constraints-led approach' to coaching?
Answer: Manipulating task, environment, or individual constraints to guide players toward optimal movement solutions
The constraints-led approach uses task, environmental, and individual constraints as pedagogical tools to shape emergent movement patterns.
A coach instructs a player to 'feel the racket head accelerating through contact.' This is an example of which type of cue?
Answer: An internal focus cue directed at body sensation
An internal focus cue directs attention to body movements or sensations, contrasting with external cues that focus on the effects of the movement.
In the ITF coaching framework, what is the role of 'reflection' after a training session for both coach and player?
Answer: To evaluate what was learned, identify gaps, and plan next steps
Reflective practice allows coaches and players to critically evaluate sessions, consolidate learning, and improve future planning.