Month: October 2019

163 – The Constraints-Led Approach to Coaching IV: Why do we “Constrain”?

163 Part 4 in my series on the CLA. What is the purpose of adding constraints in the constraints led approach to coaching? How does this differ from what has been done in the past?  What are the different ways constraint manipulations can be used? How do constraints influence movement?Download link Me on the Talent…

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162 – Differential Learning II: Contextual Interference vs Stochastic Resonance

162 Revisiting the theory of differential learning. How does it differ from contextual interference? How much structure should we use when varying conditions in practice? What is stochastic resonance?Download link Articles:On the optimal degree of fluctuations in practice for motor learningInvited commentary: Differential learning is different from contextual interference learningDifferential Learning as a Key Training…

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161 – Practicing with a Partner: Matched or Mismatched

161 Are there benefits to doing interleaved practice with partner? Is it better if you work on the same or different skills?Download link Articles:Manipulations to practice organization of golf putting skills through interleaved matched or mismatched practice with a partner More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web…

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160 – Visuomotor Calibration & Frames of Reference

160 Why can even relatively short breaks (like a rain delay or waiting for an opponent to take their turn) hurt performance? Why do athletes sometimes seem to completely misperceive the position of their body or how they are moving? A look at the process of calibration as linking frames of reference. Download link Articles:A…

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159 – What is an Optimal Movement Pattern?

159 Is there one optimal movement solution for any given task? If not, can we identify the optimal movement pattern for each individual? How can knowledge of performance feedback be used to achieve optimality?Download link Articles:Kinematic information feedback and task constraintsIn search of sports biomechanics’ holy grail: Can athlete-specific optimum sports techniques be identified?Should Common…

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