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ÂHere is a push pass, you and your partner, copy it and repeat it 10 timesÂ
Players make some minor decisions
Coach explains the drill and allows the players to practice

COACHING POINTS

Impact on Self-esteem
Low level significance
High level competence
Mid level virtue
Low level power

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Guided Discovery

Coach sets challenge but must ask the RIGHT questions in order to redirect players away from previous mistakes. Can work in small groups to work out answer. Can your team work out the quickest way of turning defence into attack? Then QUESTIONS to lead

Teaching Styles

Problem Solving

In athletics for example, athletes go through 10 ways of how not to sprint, eg, straight back, head up, etc The athletes then use the misinformation to solve the problem of discovering the correct sprinting position.

Teaching Styles

Self Teaching

Players choose the session themselves, plan it and evaluate it, Coach uses this session to discover hidden qualities of his/her players.

Teaching Styles

Command

ÃÂChest Pass the ball in pairs when I say goÃÂ All decisions made by the coachCoach explains the practice, players start and stop on commandGood to establish safety and discipline

Teaching Styles

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