Javelin Layers

Javelin Layers Session

Session  No.		1	Date & Venue	Tennis Centre	Equipment:		Sponge Javelin
Objective		The basic javelin throw, using layers to help understanding.
Photos	Task and planning					Coaching points
	Grip to javelin tightly. Grip the javelin in the middle of it.					Layer-Javelin starting on the floor picks the javelin up how you would hold a grenade.
	Stance- The footwork starts with little steps and when you get closer to throw the javelin bigger steps.					Layer- The layer is charge, increase speed start off slow then just before you throw the ball you’re fastest.
	Take Back- The take back begins the action of the throwing part of the javelin.					Layer- Start the javelin like an aeroplane but the hand holding the javelin lower wing and other hand higher wing.
	Release- The release of the javelin you need to throw straight rather than a tennis ball throw, so the action needs more rhythm.					Layer- The javelin follows through up and forward like a telephone position.

Criteria	Score	Comments
Safety
Awareness of environment, participants & equipment issues (health and safety)	5 4 3 2 1	Safety of the participants was done really well because of doing a risk assessment. This controlled all risks.
Concern for participants well being	5 4 3 2 1
First Impressions
Professional Appearance	5 4 3 2 1	I was confidence demonstrating the layers because I had a well detailed session plan therefore I knew the progress from each layers. I believe that the session delivery flowed well therefore the progressions had equal time on each one. To have more confidence I would have red more about the javelin throw. E.g. done some research.
Delivery	5 4 3 2 1
Self Confidence/ Positivism	5 4 3 2 1
Organisation
Quality/ Appearance of session plan	5 4 3 2 1	I provided a high quality session plan explaining all about the layers. Braking down all the coaching points which made it simpler to understand. Directions were clear about the organisation of the session. Although the session was basic but it did provided the participants with new skills.
Skill in organising space, equipment and groups	5 4 3 2 1
Explanation/ Directions	5 4 3 2 1
Coaching Process
Warm up progression fits topic and group	5 4 3 2 1	Using layers made the practice more creative by using fun terms to explain the drill.  The participants were all challenged because they hadn’t learnt the serving before so the level would be at the same. The entire participant’s would be included. All the participants were challenged but as they understood the layers so the level was quite easy but they all learnt something new. I believe I gave the appropriate amount of feedback, for example I gave the participant one or two things to focus on (constructive criticism) rather than out loading their head.
Realism in practises / creativity	5 4 3 2 1
Ability to diagnose key faults	5 4 3 2 1
Ensure all players were challenged at an appropriate level for each individual	5 4 3 2 1
Inclusion of all participants	5 4 3 2 1
Encourage feedback and illustrated teaching moments with participants	5 4 3 2 1
Communication
Quality of voice and speech habits	5 4 3 2 1	Because, we were teaching individually I gave quality instructions but not my voice clear although my voice wasn’t loud and I was clear. Using demonstrates were really effective because they were new to the skill so they needed to see slow motion and full speed. I used more of a democratic style because I needed to demonstrate the layers so they would have a better understand by seeing it. Because the session was 1 to 1 it being quite personal so asking them questions about what they did good and the errors that made.
Effectiveness of instruction	5 4 3 2 1
Effectiveness of demonstrations	5 4 3 2 1
Appropriate use of coaching style	5 4 3 2 1
Interaction and response with group (eye contact, use of names ect)	5 4 3 2 1
Overall enthusiasm & personality in session	5 4 3 2 1

Reflecting


After doing the javelin throw layers session that I think like it went well as each layer was demonstrated and well explained. With this session the organisation wasn’t used much because we focus more on the throw rather than where the javelin goes. The drill helped the participants to repeat the layers which they will be able to consequently. On the other hand when going into the full skill (all layers together) sometimes the timing/rhythm went off for the first few goes. When demonstrating the layers I would have shown the participant 3 demos. 1.) Without the javelin. 2.) Slow motion with the javelin. 3.) Full speed with the javelin. This had a positive affect when the participant was doing it.  The reason why this worked well is because most learners learn by seeing demonstrations. This is the democratic style of learning.