Month: February 2024

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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