Abstract
This study is one part of a larger doctoral investigation into the fast-bowling technique in cricket and how expert coaches go about coaching it. Nineteen elite/expert cricket coaches from around the world, who work with elite fast bowlers were interviewed in relation to their sources of knowledge that they used to build a concept of the fast-bowling technique in cricket and the way in which they coach this technique. Following semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis was carried out (Braun & Clarke 2006) and seven first order themes and eight second-order themes were identified. Key sources of knowledge were experience, observation of expert bowlers, coach education, personal theories and experimentation, self-directed study, other professional knowledge and education, and conversations with experts from other sports. Coaches from the UK demonstrated a strong reliance of knowledge from Coach Education courses and National Governing Body (NGB) CPD opportunities; these were absent from other nations. Communities of Practice (CoP) were used on both formal and informal basis by the coaches. Coaches’ personal theory and experimentation followed (Entwistle & Petersen, 2004) work on the levels and provided a potential guide for coach learning and expertise development. The implications of the use of CoP in times of health crises (such as Covid) are further discussed as are the possible ‘blending’ of communication methods that have become more prevalent during the international lockdowns due to the Corona Virus.
Presenters
Harvey AndersonSenior Lecturer in Sport Coaching & PE, Academy of Sport & Physical Activity, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
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KEYWORDS
Coach knowledge; Coach Development, Expertise; Communities of Practice; Covid19
