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Teach the basic tactics and strategies of squash
Teach the basic tactics and strategies of squash
Unit of competency
National Code
SISSSQU202A
SISSSQU202A
State Code
D5604
D5604
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/06/2012
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
14/06/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to teach and develop the basic tactics and strategies of squash. This unit focuses on planning, conducting and evaluating drills, activities and games to develop the tactics and strategies of squash to a basic level.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan basic squash session or sessions.
- 1.1. Assess participant's readiness and current knowledge of basic squash tactics and strategies in order to determine session aims and objectives.
- 1.2. Develop a plan according to participant's needs and characteristics, relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures and accepted best practices of squash.
- 1.3. Identify safety procedures associated with basic squash drills, activities and games according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.4. Access suitable squash facility, equipment and resources according to organisational policies and procedures, and check to ensure safety and suitability.
2. Brief participants.
- 2.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about basic squash drills, activities and games in a manner appropriate to participants.
- 2.2. Encourage participants to seek clarification, information and feedback as required.
- 2.3. Inform participants of known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, appropriate behaviour and squash rules and regulations.
- 2.4. Establish a suitable communication system to use while participating in drills, activities and games.
- 2.5. Conduct pre-match analysis and develop game plans and rally strategies which include tactics to counter strengths and weaknesses of own player or players and opposition player or players.
- 2.6. Prepare players psychologically for squash games played at a basic level.
3. Conduct drills, activities and games.
- 3.1. Apply clear and accurate teaching and coaching techniques to impart required knowledge and the requirements of the tactics and strategies to be developed.
- 3.2. Conduct warm-up and introductory activities for participants to reduce the risk of injury.
- 3.3. Monitor individual participant's performance and maintain effective communication during basic squash drills, activities and games.
- 3.4. Observe participants during squash drills, activities and games, and adjust or refine individual or group tactics and strategies as required.
- 3.5. Conduct in-match analysis and implement relevant adjustments where required.
- 3.6. Allow time for cooling down at the end of the session and inform participants of opportunities to further develop their squash tactics and strategies.
4. Complete post-session responsibilities.
- 4.1. Provide opportunities for participants to identify their personal progress and satisfaction with drills, activities and games, and give feedback as required.
- 4.2. Analyse performances of individuals and develop relevant on-going coaching strategies to enhance performance.
- 4.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of basic squash game and determine the level of learning achieved.
- 4.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future basic squash games.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Readiness may include:
appropriate levels of fitness
motor performance factors
level of arousal which will enhance performance
psychological and emotional
positive approach to enjoyment and performance.
Basic squash tactics and strategies may include:
moving the opposition player around the court
breaking up opponent's game
court positioning
returning to the 'T'
playing to the gaps
rally and game strategies
motivating self
decision making
anticipation.
Aims and objectives may include:
progressive acquisition
self-improvement
fitness targets
motivation.
Plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, resources and equipment
coach and participant ratios
tactic based, technical or physical drills and activities
participant information
safety requirements.
Needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural factors
fitness level and physical capabilities
squash skills and knowledge
injuries and illnesses.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permission from council or clubs
privacy
working with children
Australian Sport Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment and court
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Accepted best practices of squash may include:
Squash Coaches Code of Conduct as developed by the Professional Squash Coaches Association of Australia
Squash Coaches Resource Manual
Squash Centre Operations Manual.
Safety procedures may include:
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common squash injuries
maintenance and usage of equipment and court.
Drills, activities and games may include:
warm ups and cool downs
simulated games
individual and pair drills
group drills
restricted and modified games.
Equipment may include:
squash racquets
squash balls
eye protection.
Resources may include:
teaching and coaching tools
video equipment
first aid resources.
Relevant information may include:
tactic and strategy focus
equipment and resource requirements, selection and use
safety procedures
conditions and external influences
rules and regulations of squash
responsible and safe behaviour.
Risks may include:
injuries
exhaustion
dehydration
collision.
Rules and regulations may include:
current edition of the International Rules of Squash.
Pre-match analysis may include:
analysing strengths and weaknesses of player's technique, skill level, physical and psychological abilities
developing game plans
analysing strengths and weaknesses of opponent.
Game plans may include:
individual or pair
set plays
targeting weaknesses in opposition
style of play.
Rally strategies may include:
applying the ten fundamentals strategies of squash to a rally and game
developing basic tactical decision making skills
deception
adapting strategies to strengths and weaknesses
shot selection and placement
anticipation.
Psychologically may include:
goal setting
visualisation
relaxation techniques
motivation techniques
focusing.
Teaching and coaching techniques may include:
demonstration
discussion
focusing on single or multiple tactics and strategies
breaking down complex tactics and strategies
individual, pair and group work
positive reinforcement and ongoing feedback
assessment and evaluation.
Required knowledge may include:
rules and regulations of squash
squash tactics and counteractive strategies encountered during competition
biomechanical principles
factors affecting acquisition of tactics and strategies
strengths and weaknesses of own players and opponents
equipment selection, use and maintenance.
Participant's performance may include:
participation
speed and accuracy of performance
attitude and behaviour.
In-match analysis may include:
adopting psychological approaches
analysing strengths and weaknesses of own players and opponents in relation to in-match strategies
changing or adapting pre-match strategies.
Relevant aspects may include:
effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session
suitability of teaching and coaching methods
feedback provided to or by participants
initial and final assessment of participant's abilities.
Readiness may include:
appropriate levels of fitness
motor performance factors
level of arousal which will enhance performance
psychological and emotional
positive approach to enjoyment and performance.
Basic squash tactics and strategies may include:
moving the opposition player around the court
breaking up opponent's game
court positioning
returning to the 'T'
playing to the gaps
rally and game strategies
motivating self
decision making
anticipation.
Aims and objectives may include:
progressive acquisition
self-improvement
fitness targets
motivation.
Plan may include:
session's aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, resources and equipment
coach and participant ratios
tactic based, technical or physical drills and activities
participant information
safety requirements.
Needs and characteristics may include:
age
cultural factors
fitness level and physical capabilities
squash skills and knowledge
injuries and illnesses.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permission from council or clubs
privacy
working with children
Australian Sport Commission Harassment-free Sport policy.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
conflict resolution
communication protocols
use, care and maintenance of equipment and court
training and scheduling commitments
code of ethics.
Accepted best practices of squash may include:
Squash Coaches Code of Conduct as developed by the Professional Squash Coaches Association of Australia
Squash Coaches Resource Manual
Squash Centre Operations Manual.
Safety procedures may include:
group management in emergency situations
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common squash injuries
maintenance and usage of equipment and court.
Drills, activities and games may include:
warm ups and cool downs
simulated games
individual and pair drills
group drills
restricted and modified games.
Equipment may include:
squash racquets
squash balls
eye protection.
Resources may include:
teaching and coaching tools
video equipment
first aid resources.
Relevant information may include:
tactic and strategy focus
equipment and resource requirements, selection and use
safety procedures
conditions and external influences
rules and regulations of squash
responsible and safe behaviour.
Risks may include:
injuries
exhaustion
dehydration
collision.
Rules and regulations may include:
current edition of the International Rules of Squash.
Pre-match analysis may include:
analysing strengths and weaknesses of player's technique, skill level, physical and psychological abilities
developing game plans
analysing strengths and weaknesses of opponent.
Game plans may include:
individual or pair
set plays
targeting weaknesses in opposition
style of play.
Rally strategies may include:
applying the ten fundamentals strategies of squash to a rally and game
developing basic tactical decision making skills
deception
adapting strategies to strengths and weaknesses
shot selection and placement
anticipation.
Psychologically may include:
goal setting
visualisation
relaxation techniques
motivation techniques
focusing.
Teaching and coaching techniques may include:
demonstration
discussion
focusing on single or multiple tactics and strategies
breaking down complex tactics and strategies
individual, pair and group work
positive reinforcement and ongoing feedback
assessment and evaluation.
Required knowledge may include:
rules and regulations of squash
squash tactics and counteractive strategies encountered during competition
biomechanical principles
factors affecting acquisition of tactics and strategies
strengths and weaknesses of own players and opponents
equipment selection, use and maintenance.
Participant's performance may include:
participation
speed and accuracy of performance
attitude and behaviour.
In-match analysis may include:
adopting psychological approaches
analysing strengths and weaknesses of own players and opponents in relation to in-match strategies
changing or adapting pre-match strategies.
Relevant aspects may include:
effectiveness of the teaching and coaching session
suitability of teaching and coaching methods
feedback provided to or by participants
initial and final assessment of participant's abilities.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations to ensure squash activities are conducted safely, according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the basic tactics, rally and game strategies of squash
uses and modifies coaching techniques, drills, activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles
evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure the conduct of safe drills, activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
squash facilities with suitable courts
a group of participants to take part in the basic drills, activities and games
equipment such as racquets and squash balls
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, coach and document basic squash sessions for a variety of participants
current relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, accepted best practices, and rules and regulations of squash that impact on the conduct of drills, activities and games.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and rules and regulations of squash to enable safe conduct of all drills, activities and games
observation of safe coaching of basic squash tactics and strategies and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participant's needs, characteristics and responses
portfolio of plans and self-evaluations
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSSQU201A Teach the fundamental skills of squash.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans and delivers information, explanations and demonstrations to ensure squash activities are conducted safely, according to participant's needs and characteristics
observes and monitors the progress of participants and provides constructive feedback and intervention to improve and develop the basic tactics, rally and game strategies of squash
uses and modifies coaching techniques, drills, activities and games to cater for a range of individual learning styles
evaluates and reflects on own coaching performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure the conduct of safe drills, activities and games that reflect the needs and characteristics of a range of participants and are of sufficient duration and breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
squash facilities with suitable courts
a group of participants to take part in the basic drills, activities and games
equipment such as racquets and squash balls
resources and information regarding participants and location to accurately plan, coach and document basic squash sessions for a variety of participants
current relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, accepted best practices, and rules and regulations of squash that impact on the conduct of drills, activities and games.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of planning processes, such as consulting with participants to determine their needs and characteristics
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and rules and regulations of squash to enable safe conduct of all drills, activities and games
observation of safe coaching of basic squash tactics and strategies and monitoring and adjusting instructional techniques according to participant's needs, characteristics and responses
portfolio of plans and self-evaluations
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISSSQU201A Teach the fundamental skills of squash.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6901 | SRSSQU002A | Teach and develop the basic tactics and strategies of squash | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBE04 | SISSSQU001 | Conduct squash coaching sessions with foundation level participants | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J757 | SIS20513 | Certificate II in Sport Coaching | Qualification |