REPETITION + TEAM SPORTS + DEFENSIVE CHECKLIST

REPETITION - RICH BARTEL

- More reps equalling better execution is not right as task improvement stops after only 3 reps and task accuracy decreases after only 5 reps

- Don't look for perfect practice as growth only occurs from mistakes

- Limiting reps maximises player intent which in turn increases focus and effort

- Quality reps are what matters

- Improve execution by maximising intent and debrief as necessary while training more in chaos instead of a vacuum

- Successful skill execution of elite athletes in sport is defined by their ability to adapt their technique to the specific game context

- Block training is good for initial skill learning but random training forces the brain and body to adapt

- As a result of this information he changed from practicing specific tasks in 10min blocks to completing 3 perfect-max focus reps and moving onto something else


TEAM SPORTS - FERGUS CONNOLLY

- Formation is the game's starting positions

- Players need to know their positioning at all times

- Movement of the ball influences player movement

- Players will move around the ball when it stops

- Effective offensive play will display good initial positioning and smooth player circulation to allow the ball to be put into space which creates time

- Move as much as necessary, not as much as possible


DEFENSIVE CHECKLIST - FERGUS CONNOLLY

- Isolate the player in possession from their teammates

- Guard their teammates in a way that terminates their role in the offense

- Dispossess/win the ball back