Post by Coach Campbell on Nov 1, 2002 12:25:35 GMT
1932 - Procedure In Coaching
There should be a method in coaching; a method which slights no details, and one which presents the material to be learned in a logical and thorough manner. It should be simple in order to save time, and time is a valuable element in football, and yet so complete and impressive that once presented, the idea will be easily grasped and retained by the players.
In teaching a new fundamental to an individual or a group or in giving the team a new play the following method is the most logical:
First, a brief but thorough explanation of the aciton to be learned should be made by the coach. It is here that he should briefly "sell" the new action to the players, giving a hint of its advantages and stressing its importance in the general play of the game.
Second, he should demonstrate to the players as nearly as possible or in "slow motion" just what he has explained, stopping whenever necessary to show some detailed point.
Third, the players should now execute the action themselves. This work shold be as comparable to game conditions as possible. The coach should have previously planned his practice methods or system for working in groups- always making these individual or group practices as near actual game or scrimmage conditions as possible.
Fourth, this is the time for corrections and helpful criticism. Changes will have to be made in form, stance, timing, and what not. Stimulation of a player's morale or spirit may be necessary to get him to make a hard block or tackle.
Fifth, repeated practice to perfect the action is necessary. It is probably best to stress and take much time in practicing the new action the first day. THis will impress in the minds of the players its importance, aid to retain it in their memory, and they will fall into the practice the following days in a vigorous business-like way.
Sixth, the idea should now be worked into the team play as a whole. A more thorough explanation of the action should be given the players, the time and place for its use, and its advantages should be stressed.
Seventh, constant repetition or practice throughout the season is necessary to maintain perfection in the action. The coach must practice the individual or team only as much as is necessary to maintain perfection or near perfection. Plays must be broken up when blocking becomes poor and the individual or group blocking practiced singly. Too much strained perfect practice may develop or result in staleness. Carelessness will demand more practice and repetition and advice. Too reminding players of details may cause carelessness. Staleness will require rest and change in practice routine.
Coach Campbell
There should be a method in coaching; a method which slights no details, and one which presents the material to be learned in a logical and thorough manner. It should be simple in order to save time, and time is a valuable element in football, and yet so complete and impressive that once presented, the idea will be easily grasped and retained by the players.
In teaching a new fundamental to an individual or a group or in giving the team a new play the following method is the most logical:
First, a brief but thorough explanation of the aciton to be learned should be made by the coach. It is here that he should briefly "sell" the new action to the players, giving a hint of its advantages and stressing its importance in the general play of the game.
Second, he should demonstrate to the players as nearly as possible or in "slow motion" just what he has explained, stopping whenever necessary to show some detailed point.
Third, the players should now execute the action themselves. This work shold be as comparable to game conditions as possible. The coach should have previously planned his practice methods or system for working in groups- always making these individual or group practices as near actual game or scrimmage conditions as possible.
Fourth, this is the time for corrections and helpful criticism. Changes will have to be made in form, stance, timing, and what not. Stimulation of a player's morale or spirit may be necessary to get him to make a hard block or tackle.
Fifth, repeated practice to perfect the action is necessary. It is probably best to stress and take much time in practicing the new action the first day. THis will impress in the minds of the players its importance, aid to retain it in their memory, and they will fall into the practice the following days in a vigorous business-like way.
Sixth, the idea should now be worked into the team play as a whole. A more thorough explanation of the action should be given the players, the time and place for its use, and its advantages should be stressed.
Seventh, constant repetition or practice throughout the season is necessary to maintain perfection in the action. The coach must practice the individual or team only as much as is necessary to maintain perfection or near perfection. Plays must be broken up when blocking becomes poor and the individual or group blocking practiced singly. Too much strained perfect practice may develop or result in staleness. Carelessness will demand more practice and repetition and advice. Too reminding players of details may cause carelessness. Staleness will require rest and change in practice routine.
Coach Campbell