Reznick is coaching baseball with some eight-year olds. He is working with the catchers on learning to get closer to the batter, but they are afraid of getting hit with the bat. Using social learning techniques, how can you help Reznick?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER:
?Social learning uses observation and imitation. Reznick could have his catchers watch how he gets set up, measures the distance from the bat, holds his catcher’s mitt, etc. He could then have the catchers model their behavior on his. Reznick could also show video tapes of skillful catching techniques (perhaps from high school, college, professional players) to illustrate principles. Additionally, he could videotape his players and allow them to observe and critique themselves.

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