The Perception & Action Podcast

..where I discuss how psychological research can be applied to improving performance, accelerating skill acquisition & designing technologies.

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Practice Speed vs. Competition Speed: Does it matter if there is a big difference?

Why do we use the name “Ecological Dynamics”?

575 – On Water Bags and Adapting to Variability, Load, and Pain

575 A few revelations I have had from doing PT and S&C workshops with water bags. Why is adapting to increased variability typically better than adapting to increased load...

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ICPA ’26 Abstract: Critical Fluctuations as an Early Warning Signal for Injuries in Baseball Pitchers

A preview of some exciting new research I will be presenting at #ICPA26 in a couple of weeks. https://icpa2026omaha.com/**Please reach out if you would like more details Critical Fluctuations...

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574 – Reflections from the Road: Questions to Ask When Trying to Design a Good Constraint

574 A few thoughts from the the road about some experiences I have had in my coach education CLA workshops.Download link Articles:The Ecological Approach to Visual PerceptionMore information:Subscribe in...

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573 – Reflections from the Road: The Critical Importance of Having Movements that are Information Driven in Practice

573 Reflections from giving feedback on LOTS of practice lately about what I am now calling the “second lowest hanging fruit” in improving practice: making movements information-driven not coach-driven.Download...

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