Month: June 2026

577 – Enskilled Knowledge & Education of Attention, Carl Woods

577 Carl Woods from the University of Queensland and I discuss the concept of “enskilled knowledge” and the critical difference between educating attention (showing someone where to look) and the knowledge that comes from doing a thing in a place. Carl gives a ton of wonderful examples from wine tasting and surfing to handing down…

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576 – Gibson, The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, Chaps 9 – Evidence for Direct Perception (JC 64)

576 Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we discuss evidence in support of direct perception.  A review of Chapter 9 of An Ecological Approach to Visual Perception.Download link Articles:The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception 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:…

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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 or pain?Download linkMore 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 Credits:The Flamin’…

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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 as an Early Warning Signal for Injuries in Baseball Pitchers Rob Gray Introduction: Arm injuries in pitchers continue to be a serious problem in professional baseball1….

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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 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 Credits:The Flamin’ Groovies – Shake Some ActionMark…

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