Conditions

= __Conditions for Modeling__: =
 * Four Conditions for Effective Modeling (described by Jeanne Ellis Ormrod):**
 * __Attention__:
 * At this point the girls will be placed in lines spread out across the gym facing the coach. All girls need to be able to easily see the coach, who will soon demonstrate correct "shooting form."
 * It is extremely important that the learners focus on the steps of the behavior itself and not things that are apart from the behavior like the "cool athletic shoes being worn by the coach." Paying attention to the shoes has little to do with the completion of the skill and takes away from the steps needed to actually perform the task.


 * __Retention__:
 * In order to help the 7th grade girls remember the behavior of correct "shooting form" they will be placed in rows spread out across the gym (facing a nearby hoop) so that all young athletes can be seen by the coach, and have significant room for //"rehearsal"// of the behavior. The coach will instruct the 7th grade girls to repeat the skill repetitively.
 * The girls will be taught this skill using a step-by-step acronym called "B-E-E-F" to establish correct shooting form. These visual and verbal representations are known as //"memory codes."//
 * **B**- //Balance//: feet should be balanced about shoulder width apart with the dominant foot slightly forward.
 * **E**- //Eyelets//: eyes should be focused on the front eyelet of the rim.
 * **E**- //Elbow//: shooting elbow should be "in" and placed at a right angle.
 * **F**- //Follow-Through//: after releasing the shot the shooting hand should remain in the air, as to follow through into the hoop. Athletes will be instructed to "hold" their follow through and put their hand in the basket.


 * __Motor Reproduction__:
 * Motor reproduction deals with the 7th grade girls physical ability to perform the task given the opportunity. At this point a 7th grade girls muscle development enables them to competitively play basketball, making this a very good time for them to learn the fundamentals of the game before poor habits are developed.
 * Because the girls have the ability to perform the task they should be given an opportunity to perform the task after it has been modeled in order to develop muscle memory of the behavior.
 * It is also very important for the girls to demonstrate the behavior in their individual lines so the coach can walk around the gym and provide feedback to each individual as they practice.


 * __Motivation__:
 * It is also important that the girls "want" to complete the learned behavior correctly. Motivation for this particular group of girls is relatively easy, as they have signed up for the 7th grade basketball team at will and have went through the try-out process demonstrating their ability and want to be part of a competitive basketball team.
 * Because the girls want to compete with other teams each individual girl wants to develop the fundamental skills to play a role in the overall success of the team.