Practise game for this unit.
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Coaching. The Skip.
The skip is the team leader and tactician.
* tactical thinker.
* communicator.
* team leader, able to inspire and support as required.
* team controller.
* essential he saves if the head changes.
* have a full range of shots.
* accepts responsibility for the results.
* a good knowledge of the laws of the game.
* be able to cope with pressure.
* be able to maximize team’s strengths and minimize weaknesses by making
good decisions
A good skip is always mindful of his team’s needs. He resists the temptation to blame them if things go wrong but rather encourage them. He always advises the player to bowl for the required result by being a good communicator giving clear, concise directions.
The skip is the most important player in the team.
All team members:
* be positive.
* be compatible.
* act and play as a team.
* believe in each other.
* set team goals – together
* don’t argue on the green – sort it out later.
Remember! Remember! Remember!
The lead and the second build up the head.
The third and skip protect and add.
Don’t drop big scores through being smart
This video gives you the perfect end drill.
Rules to develop leadership mentality.
1. Be a booster:
Build confidence in your team by complimenting effort, improvement, achievement and success, no matter how small. Use both praise and instruction freely. Catch your team-mate doing something right and then praise him immediately. There is no place for criticism or sarcasm nor negative body language.
Taking the time to thank people who help us is a basic courtesy that should apply in all human relations. We all want to be appreciated and when someone genuinely thanks us, we will follow that person a long way. Leaders who like others and believe those they lead have the best of intentions will get the best from them.
2. Study other people’s needs:
Find out in team discussions how your team-mates like to be treated to get the best from them. Too many leaders who see motivation as mere back-slapping and pep-talks ignore this essential point. Real leaders know that if they listen long enough, people will explain how they can be motivated.
3. Create an environment where failure is not fatal:
“It is the opportunity to fail that makes for lasting success”
The best motivators expect their people to make mistakes and recognise it is more efficient to teach people how to learn from their mistakes than to replace them. 4.Encourage initiative, experimentation:
Team mates admire and follow someone who is willing to explore and who rises to challenges – practice sessions give ideal opportunities.
5. Place emphasis on co-operation, team unity:
Good leaders do more than build allegiance to themselves. They also build into the team an allegiance
to one another. People in these teams will take responsibility for ensuring high standards.
Members in a team where group pride operates will do a better job because of its inner loyalty. A good leader can then allow group morale to do some of his work for him.
6. Focus on success:
Persuade your team to think about successes, not the obstacles. He who believes in success inspires others to follow. He who gains inner strength is the one who tries and if he fails, corrects his error and tries again.
7. Set high standards:
Successful leaders tolerate a considerable amount of individuality but they do insist on high standards and certain core beliefs. Leadership methods seem to vary greatly but one constant among successful motivators is a devotion to ideals and superior performance.
8. Develop the ability to communicate:
Learning to express yourself in front of others without shyness is a key skill. A friendly hello and a smile are successful leadership techniques. Practise leadership skills to build confidence in one’s own ability. Team meetings and practices offer leadership opportunities.
9. Develop the three ‘Rs’:
Three basic characteristics are RESOURCEFULNESS RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY. Successful leadership belongs to those who keep trying or try new ideas when there is a setback (resourceful); to those who try to understand and abide by the rules (respectful); and to those who face up to the consequences of their actions (responsible).
10. Set an example:
Examples matter more than words. Adopt as many of the above rules as your own. Talk with your team mates about them.
A video on the role of a leader.
Rules. The Skip’s Duties.
The skips are in charge of the team and all players must follows his instructions. He should decide all disputed points with the opposing skip. If they cannot decide an umpire should be called and his decision is final. If there is no umpire a competent neutral person can be chosen to act as umpire. They also are now required to keep the scorecard.
Etiquette.
After the game you should once again shake hands with your opponent(s) and congratulate/commiserate with them appropriately.
It is also customary to offer to buy them a drink if you have won the game. Where a marker has been involved in a singles game you should also offer him a drink.
Show a good spirit – win well and lose well.
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