Effect of bandwidth knowledge on performance in gymnastics routine

<ns3:p>Background: Feedback provided to the learner is considered a critical component in the acquisition of motor skills. A substantial body of research has been devoted to identifying the most effective approaches to delivering feedback to individuals acquiring or improving motor skills. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of verbal feedback in the acquisition of the straight forward somersault following a forward swing. Methods: The research sample included 16 female gymnasts, randomly assigned to two groups: the BFKE group (n = 8), which received bandwidth feedback focused on key elements of the skill, and the FAE group (n = 8), which received comprehensive feedback on all identified errors within the movement structure. Results: The findings indicated that the skill could be divided into preparatory, main, and final phases, each with identifiable key elements. A mixed ANOVA revealed statistically significant differences (p &lt; 0.05) between the groups over time, with the BFKE group demonstrating superior performance in executing the routine. Additionally, the Welch t-test for independent samples confirmed that the BFKE group achieved significantly higher scores from judges at the final assessment. Conclusions: These results suggest that targeted feedback addressing critical errors is more effective than exhaustive feedback on all mistakes. The study highlights the importance of strategically applied feedback in enhancing motor skill learning and suggests that a focus on key technical components may lead to better training outcomes. Further research is recommended to explore the role of such feedback in mastering complex motor tasks in elite-level athletes.</ns3:p>