Comparison of two different methods (verbal training versus video-camera training) in order to teach handsprings on vault apparatus in male beginner gymnasts aged 6-7 years

The purpose of this study was to compare the two different methods (verbal training versus video-camera training) of teaching handsprings on vault apparatus In gymnastics. The subjects were 6-7 years old who have recently started gymnastics. Total of 30 subjects were selected and devided into verbal training and video- camera training groups. Each group consisted of 15 subjects. Groups were trained according to 3 month training programs which were prepared specifically for this study. Video-camera trai ning group's trainings were recorded and the subjects watched their performance to get feedback and the mistakes were corrected immediately. Verbal training group practiced the skill according to a classical teaching method only. The subjects' basic motoric parameters were also measured and compared before and after the 3 months of training periods. The results did not show any statistically significant differen ces between the pre and post study measurements. However, the observation showed that the video-camera training group had bet ter performance in 20 m run and bridge skills. The comparison of the handsprings showed that at the end of the training period the video-camera training group's technical form was Improved significantly (p<0.05) better than the verbal tra ining group.