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Types, purposes and effectiveness in sport

Matthew McKeen examines why coaches give feedback in sport and which types of feedback are most effective

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Feedback is an important topic in the ‘skill acquisition’ section of all the major exam boards.

After a hockey match, your coach gathers the team and says, ‘Your passing combinations today were quick and precise. That is why we created so many scoring chances. But we also lost shape in the final quarter, which left their forwards too much space.’ In a few sentences, you know what to keep doing and what needs work.

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