Parents and players ask what they can do on their own to develop skills. The challenge with skill development is learning how to perform a skill correctly and repeating that technique over and over until you build your muscle memory. It is critical to get feedback to ensure that the "homework" is done correctly. This has become a great deal easier with mobile phones and video apps.
At the beginning of every season, I ask my players to load the Hudl Technique app, or similar video apps that allow for slow motion playback, on their phone and set up an account. I will also send them a video of someone performing the particular skill and explain the keys to the technique. In the gym, I teach the player the skill and use their phone to record it. We break down the technique so they know where they need to improve. The players will then work on the skill at home and send me video of their progress. I can provide pointers over email. This has become a highly effective teaching tool. Players find it nearly impossible to visualize what they are doing, but once they see it on video, they can both see and feel what their bodies are doing. This has proven to be a means to drive changes.
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