Research Summaries Research Summary 31 The Pitfalls of Questioning
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The Pitfalls of Questioning
The use of questioning has many advantages as a coaching tool, and research shows it is being used more by
coaches. However, new research from academics in England suggests the style of questioning often only upholds
existing coaching norms that the coach is the person who holds all the answers. This summary looks at some of
the common pitfalls in questioning that were identified in the research.