Episode Archives

491 – Comparing Different Methods for Training the Action Capacity of Countermovement Jump (CMJ) Performance

491 My review of a study comparing a traditional prescriptive approach to an ecological approach for training the action capacity of countermovement jump performance.Download link Articles:Exploring the Influence of Cognitive and Ecological Dynamics Approaches on Countermovement Jumping Enhancement: A Comparative Training Study More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My…

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490 – Understanding Sport Injury from a Dynamical Systems Approach

490 How can we better understand sports injury by considering factors such as good variability, coordination, and movement synergies using a dynamical systems approach?Download link Articles:From microscopic to macroscopic sports injuries. Applying the complex dynamic systems approach to sports medicine: a narrative reviewEarly-warning signals for critical transitions More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate…

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489 – Interview with Alex Sarama, Transforming Basketball

489 My interview with Alex Sarama, founder of Transforming Basketball. Taking a constraints-led approach to basketball practice.Download link Links:https://transformingbball.com/https://twitter.com/AlexJSarama 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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488- The Constraints-Led Approach 2024

488 A look at my current thoughts and how I am using the CLADownload 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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487 – Do the classic motor learning effects (eg focus of attention, choice) apply to experts?

487 A look at a recent study that addresses a question I get quite often: do the basic principles of motor learning, in this case, those proposed by OPTIMAL theory, still hold when we are dealing with highly skilled athletes?Download link Articles:Effects of self-controlled practice and focus of attention on free throw accuracy: Exploring optimal…

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486 – Functional Variability in the Cricket Bowling Delivery

486 A look at a recent study that provides evidence that cricket bowlers use movement variability (as opposed to repeatability) to regulate the timing and speed of their delivery. And looking back at a classic in ecological dynamics – the first study to show this effect.Download link Articles:Functional movement variability to maintain delivery speed in…

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485 – Coach Education Workshops, My New Book Coming Soon

485 A look at research (and some of my personal experiences) on the effectiveness of co-created coach education workshops to bridge the gap between current coaching practices and scientific evidence. A little bit about my new book – coming in 6 months!Download link Articles/links:Using a coproduced educational workshop to change the focus of verbal instructions…

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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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