A New approach to ice hockey skills development in an SHL Club
Bartalis, Balazs (2020)
2020
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The main objective of this report is to demonstrate the practical use of a constraints led approach in an ice hockey skills development setting. The thesis is structured as a learning diary where the author recorded the implementation of theory in a practical working environment, as an ice hockey skills coach in an SHL club, and analyzed the results. The time period
consists of 1 introductory week, 8 reporting weeks, and 1 revision week.
The report is divided into 4 parts. The first section gives an introduction to the professional
literature, organization, working environment and key professional concepts. It also clarifies
the type of constraints, including task, environment, and individual, which will be manipulated
during the process.
In the second section the framework is described. The framework is an analysis of the current
work and the skills that are needed during tasks. Additionally in this framework the influence
of interest groups are detailed, along with the exact interaction skills that are required.
Section three gives a wider description of the daily objectives and tasks. Each week is followed by weekly analyses that reflect on work, old and new methods, players’ feedback and
the future implementation of new ideas, skills and strategies. This section will look into ice
hockey skills development by manipulating various constraints. It shows the most central observations and how certain skills have changed. This is the most useful part for coaches
where theoretical ideas are implemented into practical methods.
Finally the conclusion summarizes and analyses the development aspects. It discusses how
sessions changed from mono-stable to multi-stable when specific constraints are manipulated. It also points out how important it is to have an optimal balance regarding feedback. The
importance of decreasing time and space is explained; this is a method that forces players to
think and act faster. The author’s personal development also identifies how he learned to set
the bar for optimal load of challenge. He was able to make steps forward in setting the intention of sessions. It is pointed out how learning environment affects athlete’s development and
motivation. The author also concludes that it is in an important tool to have a wide variety of
possible solutions, in order to maximize player’s concentration and creativity. It allows individuals to discover different solutions on their own and puts emphasis on the role of individual
differences. It is essential to realize that individual needs can differ. Game sense is a complex skill that needs to be developed constantly. For future development the author sets an
objective to focus on methods where skills can interact and improve in conjunction with each other
consists of 1 introductory week, 8 reporting weeks, and 1 revision week.
The report is divided into 4 parts. The first section gives an introduction to the professional
literature, organization, working environment and key professional concepts. It also clarifies
the type of constraints, including task, environment, and individual, which will be manipulated
during the process.
In the second section the framework is described. The framework is an analysis of the current
work and the skills that are needed during tasks. Additionally in this framework the influence
of interest groups are detailed, along with the exact interaction skills that are required.
Section three gives a wider description of the daily objectives and tasks. Each week is followed by weekly analyses that reflect on work, old and new methods, players’ feedback and
the future implementation of new ideas, skills and strategies. This section will look into ice
hockey skills development by manipulating various constraints. It shows the most central observations and how certain skills have changed. This is the most useful part for coaches
where theoretical ideas are implemented into practical methods.
Finally the conclusion summarizes and analyses the development aspects. It discusses how
sessions changed from mono-stable to multi-stable when specific constraints are manipulated. It also points out how important it is to have an optimal balance regarding feedback. The
importance of decreasing time and space is explained; this is a method that forces players to
think and act faster. The author’s personal development also identifies how he learned to set
the bar for optimal load of challenge. He was able to make steps forward in setting the intention of sessions. It is pointed out how learning environment affects athlete’s development and
motivation. The author also concludes that it is in an important tool to have a wide variety of
possible solutions, in order to maximize player’s concentration and creativity. It allows individuals to discover different solutions on their own and puts emphasis on the role of individual
differences. It is essential to realize that individual needs can differ. Game sense is a complex skill that needs to be developed constantly. For future development the author sets an
objective to focus on methods where skills can interact and improve in conjunction with each other