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"HOW PLAYERS LEARN
Players learn by developing unique sets of mental rules, a
"motor program", for each activity. "Motor programs" enable kids to
perform an action on demand. Stimulating and interesting drills
develop "motor programs" faster than slow and boring activities.
Matching drills to the player's ability sets the stage for positive
reinforcement, success from the coach and increased self-worth for
the player.
STEPS IN LEARNING - Step 1: Creating a "motor plan"
through a mental preparation. The players consciously spend time
developing their own mental process for successfully completing a
skill... Step 2: Refining the action by practicing. In this
"step", conscious thought diminishes each time the skill is
successfully completed. The players refine and reinforce their
"motor plan" each time the action is performed. Every time a players
does the skill successfully, the child uses less conscious thought
the next time they practice the skill. ... Step 3: Making the
action automatic. After the action is properly completed many
times, the mind performs the action with little, if any, conscious
thought. When the action is performed poorly, the child knows what
is wrong and what immediate adjustments to complete the skills
properly the next time... Step 4: Further refining the skill.
The coach builds upon "automatic action" to refine the skill even
more. The coach adds more detail to the "automatic" skill the player
just mastered and starts the learning process over with Step 1. " |
"PLANNING A PRACTICE SESSION
Step 1: Plan an instructional goal for the practice session
based upon the player's ability, having fun and challenging the
player... Step 2: Plan to break the session's goals into simple
movements. Break complex skills into separate parts then combine
these skills into the more complex movement... Step 3: Review
past skills with the players complimenting the player's actions
whenever possible... Step 4: Add the new instructional skills
to the session in an interesting, fun way... Step 5: Practice the
skills under game conditions, even when these situations are
made up verbal situations. Use instructions like "It's the bottom of
the ninth, the bases are loaded and there are two outs..."...
Step 6: Evaluate the session. Give the players an honest opinion
of the skills they are doing well... Step 7: Use this evaluation
to plan future practices."
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