Intermediate 2 PE

1. Intermediate 2 PE Types and Methods of Practice.

2. Methods of Practice • When learning or developing a skill or technique it is vital that effective progression and repetition are applied to all practices. • The type of practice will depend on the skill being learned and the stage of learning the performer is at.

3. Methods of Practice Cognitive StagePractice StageAutomatic Stage SHADOW PRACTICE HAND FEED – REPETITION DRILL (A & R) RACKET FEED – REPETITION DRILL RALLY PLAY (CONTINUOUS CLEARS) TARGET PRACTICE COMBINATION DRILL PRESSURE DRILLS SEQUENCE DRILL CONDITIONED GAMES

4. Shadow Practice (Cognitive Stage) Why appropriate? • Movement patterns can be worked on in isolation • You get a feel for the action without hitting the shuttle • No external factors • Immediate feedback is possible due to the closed situation

5. Repetition Drills (Cognitive / Practice Stage) • Easy to spot faulty technique • Repetition many times eliminates faults and encourages muscle memory • Groove the action through constant practice • Develop a feel for the action • Various methods of feedback can be used in controlled conditions • Few external pressures to focus on the sub routines • Introduction of other skills can be added gradually to make more game like

6. Pressure Drills (Practice / Automatic Stage) • More than one skill can be practiced which introduces more game pressures / shot linkage. • More fluent practice introducing more complex movement patterns. • Develops consistency, accuracy and timing • Drills introduce other elements of the game, fitness, tactics, mental pressure. • Info processing system development in unpredictable situations • More external factors placed on a developing skill

7. Sequence Drills (Automatic Stage) • Encourages players to link skills together and show fluency in ever changing movement patterns • Lots of problem solving and quick decision making situations to use the correct shots at the correct time. • Places a developing skill into a situation with many external pressures and competition. • Motivational practice for the experiences player

8. Conditioned Games (Automatic Stage) • Encourages accuracy in attack when applying all skills • Makes you repeat the skill in realistic mode (pressure, game situation, decision making situation) • Increases confidence in open context • Playing actual game but setting conditions designed to bring about improvements in technical action.

9. Goal Setting • It is important to set goals within your practices as they can greatly enhance your programme and give you targets to aim for and help motivate you. • Training goals can give you little steps on your way to your ultimate goal.

10. Goal Setting • Goals can be broken down into long term, medium term and short term. • For example: a badminton player may wish to win district championships, in order to achieve this they may have several medium term goals such as to improve their smash. To achieve their medium goal they may have short term goals such as to complete 10 x 2 minute smash and movement drills and improve smash target test score every week.

11. Goal Setting • In order for goal setting to enhance training, the goals set should be S.M.A.R.T. • Specific to the performer • Measurable so that improvement can be monitored • Attainable to keep the performer motivated • Realistic • Timed – they should be completed within a certain time scale.

12. Factors affecting Goal Setting Prior to embarking upon any individual programme it is essential to establish a realistic staring point. Many factors will influence this such as: • Time available to reach target • Previous experience • Ability to monitor progress

13. The benefits of goal setting • Increase in motivation and determination providing goals which are realistic and attainable • Reinforces desire to keep working • Provides a performance focus • Provides valuable feedback