Forrester PE Dept

 

TECHNICIAL QUALITIES

 

CONSISTENCY

 

Definition

Consistency is the ability to perform skills / movements correctly over and over again.

 

Impact on Performance

Accuracy and Consistency are key for an effective performance. For example, a setter in volleyball always being able to set the ball at an appropriate height and place for their team mate to perform a more powerful spike and therefore put the other team under more pressure.  

 

In tennis it is important to consistently serve with power and accuracy. If your serve is inconsistent you have more chance of double faulting or your opponent may find it easier to return the ball with an attacking shot.

To be consistent you must be at the automatic stage of learning. This means that you do not have to think of how to perform the skill as it becomes instinct/natural to use the skill in the correct situation.