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| Armstrong, Charles W. | 1 |
| Bailey, Jim H. | 1 |
| Budney, David R. | 1 |
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| Hensley, Larry D. | 1 |
| Hoffman, Shirl J. | 1 |
| King, Harry A. | 1 |
| Smoll, Frank L. | 1 |
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King, Harry A. – Research Quarterly, 1979
The results of this study indicate that round robin tournaments based on matches of shortened length are highly effective in estimating the true skill ranking of table tennis players. (JD)
Descriptors: Measurement Techniques, Performance Tests, Skill Analysis, Time
Dainis, A. – Research Quarterly, 1979
For a good handspring vault the gymnast should reach the horse with good upward velocity and proper body angle. (JD)
Descriptors: Critical Incidents Method, Gymnastics, Performance Factors, Skill Analysis
Hopkins, David R. – Research Quarterly, 1979
Tests are described that will objectively measure playing ability and discriminate between successful and unsuccessful basketball players. (JD)
Descriptors: Basketball, Measurement Techniques, Performance Factors, Skill Analysis
Budney, David R. – Research Quarterly, 1979
With the use of a special instrumented golf club, grip pressure measurements can be used by the instructor to quantify and discuss the effects of grip pressure in relation to instructional points. (MM)
Descriptors: Athletics, Feedback, Golf, Performance Factors
Hopkins, David R. – Research Quarterly, 1977
A battery composed of the following test items would comprise a quick and objective measure of basketball skill: (a) jump and reach; (b) dribble; (c) speed pass; and (d) front shot. (Author/MJB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Basketball, Physical Education, Secondary Education
Armstrong, Charles W.; Hoffman, Shirl J. – Research Quarterly, 1979
Experienced tennis teachers were marginally better at detecting errors in films of tennis forehand shots than were inexperienced teachers. (JD)
Descriptors: Athletics, Error Patterns, Identification, Performance Factors
Hensley, Larry D.; And Others – Research Quarterly, 1979
The purpose of this study was to develop a valid and reliable racquetball skills test for evaluating college racquetball students. (MM)
Descriptors: Athletics, College Students, Mastery Tests, Physical Education
Bailey, Jim H. – Research Quarterly, 1976
Descriptors: Lateral Dominance, Motor Development, Neurological Organization, Nonverbal Tests
Smoll, Frank L.; And Others – Research Quarterly, 1976
Tests indicate that providing sufficient opportunities for involvement in physical activities is influential in promoting and maintaining positive attitudes toward development of motor skills in children. (JD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Motivation, Participation, Performance Factors
