Citation

Stokes JV, Luiselli JK, Reed DD, Fleming RK. J. Appl. Behav. Anal. 2010; 43(3): 463-472.

Affiliation

May Institute, 41 Pacella Park Drive, Randolph, Massachusetts 02368, USA. johnvictorstokes@yahoo.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Wiley-Blackwell)

DOI

10.1901/jaba.2010.43-463

PMID

21358905

PMCID

PMC2938948

Abstract

We evaluated several behavioral coaching procedures for improving offensive line pass-blocking skills with 5 high school varsity American football players. Pass blocking was measured during practice drills and games, and our intervention included descriptive feedback with and without video feedback and teaching with acoustical guidance (TAG). Intervention components and pass blocking were evaluated in a multiple baseline design, which showed that video feedback and TAG were the most effective procedures. For all players, improved pass blocking matched a standard derived by observing more experienced linemen and was evident in games. Additional intervention was required to maintain pass-blocking proficiency. Issues pertinent to behavioral coaching and sport psychology research are discussed.

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