Influence of critical cues and task constraints on overarm throwing performance in elementary age children.
The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of critical cues and task constraints on body-component levels and maximum ball velocity. 81 children (M age = 97.8 mo.) were systematically assigned to one of four strategies. Participants completed 15 throws during each of 4 practice sessions. Differences between groups were found for body-component developmental levels and ball velocity. The differences indicate prompts to throw the ball hard and fast impact ball velocity and body-components by developmental levels. Critical cues also appear to be a useful tool to improve the step component. Results suggest the use of forceful throwing tasks, cues, and velocity feedback can be useful tools to influence throwing performance.
Lorson
Kevin M
KM
Health, Physical Education and Recreation, Wright State University, 324 Nutter Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435, USA. kevin.lorson@wright.edu
Goodway
Jacqueline D
JD
D001132:Arm / Q000502:physiology*; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002648:Child; D002652:Child Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D002657:Child Development / Q000502:physiology; D003463:Cues; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009038:Motion; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology; D009068:Movement / Q000502:physiology*; D010806:Physical Education and Training / Q000379:methods; D011214:Practice, Psychological; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D013663:Teaching