In discussions of coaching strategies, I typically see coaches eager to differentiate newbies from extra skilled gamers. The argument goes that extra game-oriented or variable (a.okay.a. random) actions – which analysis signifies are typically more practical – are wonderful for the extra skilled athletes. Newbies lack the ability to play in game-like conditions, nevertheless. Thus, now we have to stay with remoted (doubtless blocked) reps to show them the fundamentals.
Newbies can’t play?
Is it actually true, although, that newbies can’t play volleyball with out some preliminary coaching?
We’ve all seen yard and/or P.E. class volleyball. It’s ugly, to make sure – a minimum of by our requirements. We are able to’t say, nevertheless, that these individuals – who most likely haven’t had any ability training- aren’t enjoying volleyball. That argues towards the necessity for some type of coaching earlier than letting newbies play.
Now, I’ll say {that a} bunch of untrained adults or youngsters do discover enjoying volleyball simpler than a bunch of 8-year olds. That’s not about ability, nevertheless. It’s about power and bodily literacy (steadiness, coordination, and so forth.).
A variety of the struggles we see in children come from their want to realize power (lessened significantly after we use smaller courts, decrease nets, and lighter balls) and discover ways to manipulate their physique. Talent is secondary. This is the reason Ruth Nelson contains motion coaching actions in her BYOP program for little children – to develop bodily literacy alongside volleyball strategies. I’ve additionally seen it so much in youth coaching packages in Europe and elsewhere.
If newbies can truly play with out coaching…
However again to the broader level. If we clearly have proof of newbies enjoying volleyball with no actual coaching, why do we predict children on our groups are in some way completely different? Is it as a result of newbie volleyball doesn’t match our picture of what the sport ought to appear to be? Will we wrestle with the “ugly” nature of the sport at that degree?
My guess is sure.
In that case, we have to recover from it. Taking part in is enjoyable. Easy, remoted execution drills not a lot. Extra enjoyable means extra engagement. It is a key factor of working with newbies. In spite of everything, the primary rule is to make them wish to come again.
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