Tatiana Tarasova: “There’s no limit to acceptable severity. A smack is allowed. I have practiced this with my athletes, and they then improved.”

Tatiana Tarasova shared her views on methods of interaction with athletes.

source: Sport24

Tatiana Tarasova shared her views on methods of interaction with athletes. Previously, Olympic champion Natalia Bestemyanova, who trained under Tarasova, revealed that the coach once used a slap as a ‘psychological technique’.” Here’s a translation of Tarasova’s comment.

“A coach must be smart. They need to do as necessary, and only the coach knows what that is.

There’s no limit to acceptable severity. What is it? Why is raising your voice not allowed? When a person repeatedly makes a mistake that could lead to serious injury… Aren’t they allowed to shout at them?! So we yell. They might even lose their place for it.

What kind of hits? They’re not hitting with a iron pipe to the head. A smack is allowed. With great pleasure! I have practiced this with my athletes, and they then improved. This method is rarely used, but it’s effective”, said Tarasova.”

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