Walter & Group.....
Jim had posed this question several days ago. We received many answers....but the only one who hit the nail on the head was MAC BROWN. Below, is Jim Valle's response to that correct answer:-
Gordy &
Group,
Great Masters Level
Answer,
Although many were on
the right track the question was:
What
are the implications of this discussion re stroke / arc
for a
student
using a “Soft Rod” ?
Then we refined the
question to:
What
must you be conscious of and demonstrate very well in order for your student to
cast a tight loop with his equipment?
The
point is that in order to maintain a SLP, the stroke (path of the hand) is not
necessarily straight!
Understanding and
considering the student’s point of view is an intricate part of “What are the
attributes of a Good Instructor” (another subject area of the
Masters)
Imagine if this was
never addressed this student is going to get frustrated and give up, because
without this piece of understanding s/he will never throw a tight loop with this
equipment.
As a matter of teaching
I try to make at least one demo cast with each student's equipment early on in
any lesson just to make sure I am focused on and addressing their true
needs.
(In group lessons I
demo with my rod however as I go around to each individual student I always ask
for their rod and do a demo, just to check out what they are experiencing)
This works the other
way too, with fast rods Try making a roll cast with a super fast stiff rod and a
short line…. There will be adjustments!
Bottom line… Focus on
your student’s needs… in all lessons and in all
answers.
The simplest of
questions can be a true indicator of understanding.
Hope this
helps!
Jim