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…

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…

479 A look at a study examining the effects of a constraints-led approach to coaching cricket bowling. What type of task constraint manipulations can be used to improve bowling accuracy and discipline?Download link Articles:Adopting a Constraints-Led Approach to Enhance Skill Acquisition for Fast Bowlers in Grassroots Cricket More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate…

478 How do we coordinate degrees of freedom when learning a joint action, like carrying a piano, where two people are working together to achieve a goal? Do we see evidence of Bernstein’s freezing and freeing DF across the joint action system?Download link Articles:Freezing and freeing of degrees of freedom in joint action learning More…

477 Do athletes that suffer from the Yips have different mental imagery than those that did not? How might we conceptualize the Yips from and ecological point of view.Download link Articles:Motor imagery ability in baseball players with throwing yips More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast…

476 What is the difference between technique and skill? Do we need to learn the former before we can have the latter? Download link Articles: Distinguishing skill from technique in footballCoordination, Control and Skill 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…

475 Exploring coaches experiences in using an non-linear, ecological approach to coachingDownload link Articles:Exploring sports coaches’ experiences of using a contemporary pedagogical approach to coaching: an international perspective 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…

474 My interview with Andrew Sheaff, author of the new book: A Constraints-led approach to swim coachingDownload link Articles:A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching 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

473 A look at a couple new studies addressing some of the commonly raised criticisms of the FOA literature. Does the benefit of an external focus change when you use multiple different cues across sessions or change the location of the internal focus of attention cue?  Download link Articles:Golf skill learning: An external focus of…

472 An interview with Rajiv Ranganathan & Andrew Driska discussing their recent article: “Is Premature Theorizing Hurting Skill Acquisition Research”Download link Articles:  Is premature theorizing hurting skill acquisition research? 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…