Behaviour of the coach:
– Pay attention
– Stay true to the selected objectives (if the objective is to work on defensive play, the trainer comments on the defensive work)
– Move around the pitch (range of actions)
– Animate the action, motivate the players – Observe – Stimulate – Correct
Interventions of the coach:
– When and how to intervene? (global vision of action, then specific vision)
– When to correct? (immediately, after observation time?)
– What means of correction?
• words
• gestures
• direct engagement
– Involve the player(s):
• recall the stated objective
• focus on the problem(s)
• question the player(s), listen to them
• encourage cooperation
– Repeat the explanation, demonstration and execution of the training activity (combination, game, exercise)
Correction:
– Do not focus on too many mistakes at the same time
– Focus on the essential (which can lead to immediate success)
– Do not be too aggressive, especially in exercises focusing on psychomotor skills
– Address the whole team or the player(s) concerned
– Be convincing, fair and precise
– Reinforce positively
– Give confidence while being persuasive
– Vary the tone of voice in comments
– Encourage players to evaluate themselves Every intervention calls for improvisation, imagination.
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