Have you ever wondered as a coach, how can I give my wrestlers consistent feedback on their match performance? In addition to using video tape, how about using what Coach Hatfield has developed as a Match Skill Record.
Before videotaping was widely used and readily available, I needed a way to quickly recapture and evaluate my wrestlers during their matches. I developed what I called the Match Skill Record. This was a simple form placed on a 51/2 x 81/2 card that I kept in a binder to record rapidly the skills my wrestlers displayed during their matches. With the age of video, the Match Skill Record enhanced the wrestler’s review and analysis of his/her taped match. The two together have proven to be invaluable in providing essential feedback for the wrestler.
The Match Skill Record includes the following:
- · Period by period score sheet
- · Essential Data concerning Competitors and match
- · Takedown Skills Evaluation
- · Bottom Position Evaluation
- · Rides and Pins Evaluation
- · Comment section for each category
Each of these categories has a quick evaluation checklist divided into good, fair, and poor. The recorder is able to quickly check those levels with a check mark or tally mark in order to provide consistent feedback on the technique or skill. I usually used an assistant or mat squad member to fill out the form based on my comments.
The benefit for you as a coach is that you can quickly comment on what you see during the match in a consistent and efficient manner. The Match Skill Record can also be used a good scouting report against opponents later in the season. I found that my wrestlers could not wait to review the match records. They liked the consistent feedback and the evaluations reinforced what skills they needed to improve. I also used these to assist me in developing my practices around what needed to be covered in practice.
A sample of just the takedown section:
TAKEDOWNS | ||||
GOOD | FAIR | POOR | COMMENTS | |
STANCE/POSITION | ||||
MOTION | ||||
LEVEL CHANGE | ||||
PENETRATION | ||||
LIFTS | ||||
BACKSTEP/BACK ARCH | ||||
SET-UPS | ||||
SINGLE LEG | ||||
DOUBLE LEG | ||||
FINISHES | ||||
FIREMAN’S |
To obtain a free copy of the form, leave a post requesting the form.
I would like to get a copy of your match skill. Thank you for sharing. familybedard@aol.com. Great blog:)
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ReplyDeleteI will send the form right out per your request.
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ReplyDeleteI would also like to get a copy of your match skill. I am a parent of a youth wrestler and I used to be a Division 3 wrestler more than 20 years ago. I would like to support my son by giving him support.
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Thanks in advance. I'd like a copy please
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