Definition of Skilled Performance

Skilled performance is a skill or movement that is technically correct and is performed individually or by a team. It could be a tactic that is produced by a team which is several movements linked together to achieve a target. Skilled performance is goal-directed and requires motivation. It is often appreciated by managers, teammates and the crowd and can be used as a motivator e.g a trick in football. (BTEC National Sport 2003)

Skilled performance includes the movement being:

Fluent - how smooth and automatic the performance is carried out and how natural the skill comes to the performer.

Co-ordinated - if the player is 'in sync' with their own movements/teammates, how well the player's limbs work together and producing the skill or performance in a way which doesn't make it look 'clumsy'.

Controlled - this shows how much control the performer has over the skill performed. It is not rushed and follows a smooth pattern.

Goal-directed - to have a goal to be achieved at the end of the skill or performance and for the skill to have a purpose.

Efficient - to execute a a skill or performance in the most organised way using the least amount of energy possible to perform the skill correctly.

Consistant - the performer can repeat the skill over and over again using the same movement pattern and getting the same result.

Accurate - if the performer uses the 'optimum' movement pattern and if the skill is target driven and reaches its target successfully.

Aesthetically Pleasing - if the skill or performance is 'pleasing to the eye' (looks good).