Ask coaches to set their own test questions
Why not ask coaches: “What would you like to learn?” Then get them to assess what learning they think has
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Coach Questions
Introducing the badminton overhead – Challenge No. 3
What you do with all the information you acquire is critical There is so much available on how to play
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Introducing the badminton overhead – Challenge No. 4
The badminton overhead forehand is packed full of critical information How to transfer the information you know is important What’s
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Introducing the badminton overhead – Challenge No. 5
What do your early practices with beginners look like? How much movement do you include in your practices? When &
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Introducing the badminton overhead – Challenge No. 2
What would you expect to happen in any beginner overhead practice? There are many challenges waiting for players and coaches
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Introducing the badminton overhead – Challenge No. 1
Do you have a plan for developing the badminton overhead forehand? Especially with players during the first 6 – 8 months
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Introducing the badminton overhead to novice players
Developing the overhead forehand is a critical task Especially with young beginner players in the first few months It’s very
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The complexities of checking for understanding
How do you establish that your players understand What methods do you use to check What type of ‘understanding’ do
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How do you check for understanding & learning
Is your ‘go-to’ method to ask questions? Or, do you prefer other more effective methods Asking a question to establish
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Badminton Coaches need an opinion!
“Please can I have your opinion!” Many years ago a coach asked me for my opinion It was concerning a
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