Coach Development
Observation
"Good coaching starts with seeing what is actually happening."
Outcome vs Process
Outcome: Where did the bowl finish?
Process: What happened during preparation, movement, release and follow-through?
Strong observation connects both, rather than reacting only to where the bowl stopped.
Look at the Whole Delivery
- stance,
- balance,
- alignment,
- movement,
- arm path,
- release,
- follow-through,
- consistency.
Watch More Than One Bowl
One delivery is rarely enough evidence. Observe several bowls across both hands and different situations before deciding what to prioritise.
Look for Patterns
- always short,
- narrow only on one hand,
- line changes under pressure,
- pace changes late in delivery.
Ask Before You Tell
Use questions that build player understanding:
- What did that feel like?
- What were you trying to achieve?
- What changed?
- What would you adjust?
Avoid Over-Coaching
Do not correct everything at once. Prioritise one or two factors that most influence performance right now.
Observation is not about finding faults. It is about identifying what matters most.
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