Skill transfer through multi-sport play: A tennis and hockey example
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https://doi.org/10.52383/itfcoaching.v29i85.180Keywords:
multi-sport play, skill transfer, commonalities, practical applicationAbstract
The concept of “skill transfer” is introduced with the sports of ice hockey and tennis as examples. Skill transfer is addressed with a backdrop and understanding that it is based on existing concepts that have been researched significantly over the past few decades. They include Physical Literacy, Early Sport Specialization and Long-Term Athlete Development. Specific commonalities and skill benefits are highlighted. This inclusive, unified approach may serve as a catalyst to a better understanding of the benefits of skill transfer as well as the benefits of learning physical activities through two sport examples on multiple surfaces.
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