Which three types of feedback can a coach use in sprint drill practice, with examples?

• A. Video review only
• B. Motivational cues and praise
• C. Knowledge of performance and intrinsic feedback
• D. Knowledge of results; Knowledge of performance; Intrinsic/observational feedback

Answer: (D)

In sprint drill practice, the most effective feedback covers outcome, technique, and the athlete’s own feel of the movement. Knowledge of results tells you the outcome of a sprint or a drill (for example, your time or distance) so you know whether you hit the goal. Knowledge of performance focuses on how the movement was executed—technique cues that link to the outcome (like keeping the hip from dropping, driving the knee, or landing under the center of mass) so you know what to adjust in your mechanics. Intrinsic feedback comes from the sprinter’s own senses—the feelings of weight transfer, balance, and leg push—while observational feedback is the coach’s information gathered from watching the sprint and providing cues based on what is seen. Together, these three forms give a complete picture: you know what you achieved, what to change in how you move, and how the movement feels, which helps you learn faster and refine performance.