Protect the Tail
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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PES 394
Video Title: Protect The Tail
Stage: Intermediate
Stage Characteristics:
1. Ball Getting Passes Around
2. Player Moving In Circle
3. Quick Transitions
What to Change: People on the outside need to move the ball faster in order to hit the “tail”. Maybe add two balls to the game to include more people and quickness.
Cues:
1. Move Ball
2. Be Quick
3. Communicate
HWS 320
1. Intermediate to expert skills
2. Passing - baseball throw, overhead throw and side pass. Blocking the passes.
3. Quicker passes and being ready for the pass.
4. Fast passes.