347 I was joined by Adam Bruton, Dan Eaves and David Wright from the Research on Imagery and Observation (or Rio group) for a really interesting discussion about applying these methods in coaching. How can we use imagery to add variability to demonstrations by coaches?Download link Links:https://riogroup.weebly.com/ More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate…

346 How do an athlete’s action capabilities (e.g. their speed, power, movement time) influence their abilities to perceive affordances and make decisions? How well calibrated are these things? Can we improve perception and decision making by increasing action capacity?Download link Articles:But I can’t pass that far! The influence of motor skill on decision makingThe influence…

345 I was joined by Mark O’Sullivan, James Rudd, Rich White and Michael Zweifel for a really interesting discussion about applying ecological dynamics to youth sports coaching and physical literacy.Download link Articles:Conceptualizing physical literacy within an ecological dynamics framework More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast…

344 A discussion with Randy Sullivan from Florida Baseball Ranch and several professional baseball pitching coaches. Our topic was co-adaptation in baseball, looking at how a pitcher might exploit the perceptual-motor strategies that hitters are using against them.Download link More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast…

343 What are some of the misconceptions about it and how might we improve its understanding and application?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

342 Can we use Newell’s constraints framework to unify the typically siloed subdisciplines (for example, skill acquisition, S&C and biomechanics) within sports science? A look at Paul Glazier’s Grand Unifying Theory of sports performance?Download link Articles:Towards a Grand Unified Theory of Sports Performance More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my…

341 A discussion with Ollie Runswick from King’s College London discussing his research on anticipation, how and when to add context to practice, and the use of video feedback in sports training.     Download link More info about my guest: https://runswickperformance.com/ More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web…

340 How do good coaches pick up information while observing an athlete, that can be used to guide skill acquisition? How can coaches better educate their attention to information that will better support search and self- organization of movement? A look at perceptual expertise in coaching.Download link Articles:Visual Expertise in the Perception of ActionCoaches’ internal…

339 A look at the first section of Tim Ingold’s book “The Perception of the Environment: Essays on Livelihood, Dwelling and Skill”. Topics include education of attention, the role of culture in sports, attending vs controlling one’s environment, and showing vs telling as a coach.Download link The Perception of the Environment More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe…

338A follow up to some of the issues we discussed in Journal Club #25. How can move beyond the arguing about methods and theories?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