1. Intermediate 2 Skills and Techniques Badminton The Concept of Skill and Skilled Performance.

2. Skills and Techniques A skill is a linked sequence of movements with a purpose. Examples –ServeBadminton –ShootingBasketball –PassVolleyball –Drive Table Tennis

3. Skills and Techniques A technique is the way of executing a skill. Examples –Short ServeBadminton –Lay up or Set shotBasketball –Volley or Dig PassVolleyball –Forehand or Backhand Drive Table Tennis

4. Skilled Performance A skilled performance is the ability to carry out linked movements with maximum efficiency. A skilled performance shows the following three characteristics.

5. Skilled Performance Characteristics Sequences of movements are fluent, controlled and performed with minimum effort. Decision making is effective Skills and techniques are used that reflect the performers ability and experience

6. Skilled Performance in Badminton Performers are able to cover the court effectively with efficient movement to retrieve the shuttle. Their shots are controlled and performed when in balance. They return to a dynamic base position after each shot. They use a variety of serves to gain an advantage in the rally. They choose the most appropriate shot for the situation. They use deception. They use the width and depth of the court to gain an advantage. Performers play to their strengths and try to protect their weaknesses. They use skills and techniques that they can consistently perform successfully.

7. Information Processing Model 2. DECISION MAKING Important information? 1.INPUT Sensory info 3. OUTPUT response 4. FEEDBACK effective response?

8. Classification of Skills The classification of skills assists in understanding the learning and development of skills. Skills/techniques are classified as in a number of ways.

9. Open and Closed Skills CLOSED –Few variables –Same response required OPEN –Many choices –Unpredictable E.g. forward roll, free throw, penalty kick, high serve E.g. lay up, overhead clear, dig pass, dribbling. Continuum

10. Simple and Complex Skills SIMPLE –Little decision making. –Basic movement patterns. –Repetition of set movements. Eg Basketball Free throw / Badminton High Serve. COMPLEX –Lots of info to be processed. –Accuracy involved. –Lots of subroutines. Eg Overhead clear, lay up, Continuum

11. Discrete –Clear start and finish points. Eg High Serve, Golf drive. Continuous –Repetitive in nature, cyclical Eg Cycling, Running. Serial -Subroutines linked in a sequence. E.g. Lay Up, Overhead Clear Discrete, Serial and Continuous Skills