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(edition 111 - 2004 of thoughts & observations on
lawn bowls)
I
have been working with a few people and at a few clubs of late and in
discussion with fellow coaches, it is apparent that not too much is
written as to how we coaches conduct training sessions or perhaps a full
day program.
Here
is a recent sample of what we do in ‘Elbows’ which may be of some
interest to other (bowls) coaches
Sunday
April 4 2004, Richmond Union Bowls club venue
(Incorporated
program later with VIS Bowls session)
Attendees
– Elbows squad and 3 sports scientists
| 8.30am |
breakfast
& discussion on recent performances |
| 9.00am |
Warm
up physical toning exercises , 5 minutes
caterpillar
session and alternate drives as warm up for 8 ends
Personal skills rating comparative record to Mar 14 in partners
jacks, min & max lengths, Mat length (ML) & MW (width), yard
over drive |
| 10.00am |
Preparation
for each personal need for Australian Indoor
video analysis of technique using the DARTFISH and SWINGER computer
systems
set play singles 45 minutes in ends of 9 (3 opponents in
section)
score card experiment & walk to the head |
| 12.30
pm |
coach
/ sports scientisit reactions and review of standards
discuss game analysis- appraisal of card record
each member to inform what they analysed,
recorded, learnt and plan to
undertake |
| 1pm |
BYO
lunch and discussion and evaluation of morning performance
discussion
on the definition of ‘pressure’ from each players viewpoint
reaction of coach and sports scientists |
| 2.00pm |
VIS
men squad off under direction of Bob Middleton for afternoon |
| 2.00pm |
‘Elbows’
squad continues on with video analysis of technique using DARTFISH
/ SWINGER
modified GAMES simulating pressure: different situations
won first game / lost first game
one game all play sudden death 3 ends
won first game losing second 0-4 after 3 ends
meet with sports scientist for overview of the value of this
approach
score card experiment & walk to the head |
| 4.30pm |
coach
reactions and review including join in with VIS squad for summary
review
discussion
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goals & plans for 2004
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applications into VIS
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Australian Indoor event
specific training requirements for following month
viewing the video for the day’s program
if possible burning a CD for the players to take home
finish & drinky poohs |
I
feel it is most important that the players, and others servicing a
program, have this above agenda provided to them earlier in the week so
that they are all aware of what to participate in and what requirement is
expected from them as contributors.
Lachlan
Tighe
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