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LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction

Another alternative seriously should be considered by
coaches in sports and games contexts in utilizing the
pedagogical theory, model and principle developed by
physical educationist to optimize the sports and games
performances. Teaching Games for Understanding
(TGfU) seems to be versatile model that can be utilized
in the coaching context. The original model of TGfU
which underpins Constructivism theory, a tactical
approach model proposed by Bunker and Thorpe (1986)
constitute many elements that could be utilize in
upgrading and optimize games performance through
small sided game (Mandigo & Holt, 2002; Turner &
Martinek, 1999). Whereas many part of the world still
at large practicing conventional or traditionally the
technical or skill based model underpins behavioral
theory in games and sport teaching and coaching context.
According to Pill (2011) sports are broken down into
their component skills and these are then taught,