Chapter 7 Long Term Technical Preparation

‘Improving weaknesses in performance through long term technical preparation’.

Improve technique

Improve physical efficiency

•The recognised and accepted way of executing a given skill or sequence’. •Andy Murray serve •Dwayne Chambers sprint technique •Ronaldo's free kick

Observational feedback

This is the traditional method. Watch and give advice

Key facts

•Video of technique •Compare with technical model •Synchronised comparison with elite

 performer

•Analyse biomechanics

•Key facts:- •All aspects of performance analysed using computer software •Analyse individual, group and team performance •Compare performance data •Analyse strengths and weaknesses of self and opposition

Tactical training tool

Force plates -ground reaction -force  generated by pushing on plate -- combine with 3D scanner

Pedometry  -measures stride length -measures number of strides

Heart Rate Monitor-measures HR -determine intensity -training zones Power Gauges- Measures single bursts of power. Wind Tunnels- Fine tune body position and equipment. GPS- -measures distance travelled, top speed, average speed, altitude 3D Scanner-  -analyses shape -body shape -equipment shape