Methods of guidance

Overview

Visual, verbal, manual and mechanical guidance with their advantages and disadvantages, combining visual and mechanical guidance, guidance for autonomous performers, and guidance for beginners.

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   What is visual guidance?

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   Visual guidance shows the performer what a skill looks like. Demonstrations, videos and diagrams are examples.

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   What are the advantages of visual guidance?

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   Visual guidance helps a learner form a mental picture of the skill. Visual guidance suits beginners in the cognitive phase.

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   What are the disadvantages of visual guidance?

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   A poor demonstration can teach errors. Visual guidance is less useful for complex skills with many parts.

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   What is verbal guidance?

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   Verbal guidance is spoken instruction or explanation. Coaches give it before, during or after a skill.

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   What are the advantages and disadvantages of verbal guidance?

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   Verbal guidance can explain tactics and key points. Too much information can overload a beginner.

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   What is manual guidance?

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   Manual guidance is physically moving a performer's body through a skill. A coach guiding a golfer's arms is an example.

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