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

337 How can we understand the use of mental imagery in sports from an ecological perspective? How can perception be direct in imagery if there is no stimulus present? How does it relate to skilled intentionality?  Download link Articles:Reconceiving representation-hungry cognition: an ecological-enactive proposalEffect of mental imagery on realizing affordances Article Review: “Contextualized Skill Acquisition…

336 Can we “anticipate” the future without predicting it? Are delays in our perceptual-motor system flaws that we must compensate for or actually advantageous? A look at the concept of strong anticipation.Download link Articles: On Strong AnticipationAnticipating synchronization as an alternative to the internal modelLectures on Perception (Chapter 26) More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy…

335 How do skilled performers selectively respond to some of the many available affordances (or opportunities for action) in their environment? How do they coordinate their action to keep multiple affordances available? How can this ability be developed in practice? Download link Articles: Ecological-Enactive Cognition as engaging with a field of relevant affordances: The Skilled…

334 A discussion with Dan and Len about their new book: The Playmaker’s Decisions – The Science of Clutch Plays, Mental Mistakes and Athlete Cognition.Download link Current book, The Playmaker’s Decisions: https://geni.us/theplaymakersdecisions Previous book, The Playmaker’s Advantage: https://geni.us/ThePlaymakersAdvantage More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook…

333 A discussion with Rajiv Ranganathan and Andrew Wilson about using verbal instructions as constraints in coaching/ When should a coach use instruction and how should they use it?   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…