An investigation into voluntary cricket coaches use, knowledge and understanding of verbal feedback

This study aimed to investigate voluntary cricket coaches’ use, knowledge and
understanding of verbal feedback. The coaches’ feedback behaviours were
identified using a modified version of the Coach Analysis and Intervention
System (CAIS). Supplementary field notes were employed alongside CAIS to
contextualise the coaches’ use of verbal feedback. Semi-structured interviews
were conducted to explore each coach’s knowledge and understanding of
verbal feedback. The behavioural results showed that all the coaches used
General Feedback Positive the most, providing verbal feedback predominantly
‘concurrently’, and mainly towards ‘individuals’. The interviews revealed that
the coaches’ knowledge and understanding of verbal feedback derived from
past experiences as athletes and observing other coaches.