Rob

484 – On the Value of a Skill Acquisition Specialist

484 Sharing some of my experiences as a Skill Acquisition Specialist. Is it really worth it for a team to hire one?  Download link More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)Email: robgray@asu.edu Support the podcast and receive bonus content

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483 – The Effects of the Yips on Muscle Synergies in Throwing

483 How does the presence of the Yips influence motor coordination in throwing? Do the muscle synergies used to control our abundant motor system change?Download link Articles:Spatiotemporal patterns of throwing muscle synergies in yips‑affected baseball players More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos,…

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482 – The Coaching Eye – How Reliably can Expert Coaches Observe Movement?

482 Can expert coaches reliably judge the key features of a sporting action like a tennis serve? Does viewing angle, age and gender matter?Download link Articles:The expert eye? An inter-rater comparison of elite tennis serve kinematics and performance More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook…

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481 – Why are Some Affordances More Inviting than Others?

481 Revisiting the conceptualization of affordances as invitations for action. Why are some affordances more inviting than others and how can we influence this as a coach?Download link Articles:Affordances can invite behavior: Reconsidering the relationship between affordances and agencyInviting affordances and agencyUnderstanding phenomenological differences in how affordances solicit action. An exploration More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe…

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480 – Ecological Approach to Rowing

480 How can an ecological approach be applied to understanding and coaching rowing. A look at a few research studies.  Download link Articles:‘Embracing turbulent waters’: Enhancing athlete self-regulation using the ‘PoST’ framework for performance preparation at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic GamesEnd-point focus of attention: Learning the ‘Catch’ in RowingEffects of rowing stroke rates on lower…

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479 – A CLA to Coaching Cricket Bowling: Task Manipulations

479 A look at a study examining the effects of a constraints-led approach to coaching cricket bowling. What type of task constraint manipulations can be used to improve bowling accuracy and discipline?Download link Articles:Adopting a Constraints-Led Approach to Enhance Skill Acquisition for Fast Bowlers in Grassroots Cricket More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate…

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478 – Freezing and freeing of degrees of freedom in joint action learning

478 How do we coordinate degrees of freedom when learning a joint action, like carrying a piano, where two people are working together to achieve a goal? Do we see evidence of Bernstein’s freezing and freeing DF across the joint action system?Download link Articles:Freezing and freeing of degrees of freedom in joint action learning More…

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477 – Relationship Between the Yips and Motor Imagery Ability

477 Do athletes that suffer from the Yips have different mental imagery than those that did not? How might we conceptualize the Yips from and ecological point of view.Download link Articles:Motor imagery ability in baseball players with throwing yips More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast…

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476- Technique vs Skill

476 What is the difference between technique and skill? Do we need to learn the former before we can have the latter? Download link Articles: Distinguishing skill from technique in footballCoordination, Control and Skill More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)Email: robgray@asu.edu…

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475- Exploring Coaches’ Experiences in Adopting a Nonlinear Approach to Skill Development

475 Exploring coaches experiences in using an non-linear, ecological approach to coachingDownload link Articles:Exploring sports coaches’ experiences of using a contemporary pedagogical approach to coaching: an international perspective More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)Email: robgray@asu.edu Support the podcast and receive…

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