Improper Spotting
Recommended Skill Analysis Tasks
Written Analysis: Analyze the following
- Stage: Identify the stage of the skill that is exhibited (e.g. beginner, intermediate, expert).
- Stage Characteristics: Describe 2-3 features of the movement on the video that is characteristic of the stage identified.
- What to Change: Identify and describe the most important aspect of the skill that will need to be changed for the subject to improve.
- Cue: Write the single most important verbal instructional cue to help the performer improve.
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Comments
Beginners in terms of spotting
Level: Beginner
In terms of spotting someone there are an accurate amount of people and position is OK. THe problem lies in the way they are assisting. As the "gymnist" begins to role they yank her legs up to a position that seems dangerous. THis could potentially lead to neck and back injury.
Changes: As the athlete roles, guide, not pull, the legs in a near tucked position and stand by as they balance. The athlete is off center and not balanced, so guiding the legs will help with balance. The spotters also must be careful not to drop the athletes legs at the end prior to gaining that balance.
Cues: Stay low, guide and cover
Backward Roll
Stage: Beginner
Stage Characteristics: Since this individual is at a beginner level it is important that she witnessed or has been shown the proper technique, this individual has not being spotted correctly which has created more harm than good. The individual is using spotters when completing the roll meaning she has little or no experience on this basic roll. The individual also is very unstable technically meaning she has not been exposed to this type of roll.
Cue: Start with your hands palms facing the sky resting near your ears when preparing to start the backward roll use your hands for support, this will help the individual stay balanced and creates a support system for their neck and head.
Stage:
Stage: Beginner
Characteristics: The students performing the rolls did not exhibit proper technique in performing a back roll. For example, the female began by squatting, without her hands making solid contact with the floor (palms flat, positioned next to her or right in front of her feet to the sides). Her chin was not tucked fully. She rolled back, but without much force as if she expected her spotters to pull her up and over instead of exerting the power to do this on her own. Her legs should have been tightly held together. Instead, her legs were flailing while the spotters tried to pull her up for the roll.
Need to Change: the female student needs to take the time to begin the roll in the proper position. Then, she should use her own power and arm strength to first build the momentum into the roll, and then push herself up and over. Her spotters should be just that: spotters in case she needs them. They should play only a small roll (no pun intended) in the activity.
Cue: get into a solid tuck; roll back with force and push up out of the roll. Spotters: be ready to guide the legs over; no pulling; let gymnast do the work.