"If it looks right, it flies right!" This comes from the great sprint coach Charlie Francis. As a coach, one thing you must have is an eye for appropriate movement mechanics which will permit high performance. But what if your eye is incorrect? Or what if what you deem to be "right" is incorrect? Fortunately, technology has made it easier than ever to utilize video to scrutinize technique and make changes in-session, as well as using video as a feedback mechanism for the athlete. As far as making sure what you're looking at is correct - always be in a constant state of scrutiny of your current beliefs. Evaluate why you think what you do and, if there is evidence to the contrary, scrutinize that, and change beliefs as necessary.
As always, you have to make sure that what you are using as your model is correct. Track and utilize relevant metrics. What you deem relevant today might not be what you deem relevant tomorrow. But use what you know now, and make changes when the time comes.
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