507 A look at a study comparing linear vs nonlinear approaches for training defending knife attacks. Which method resulted in better skill acquisition? Which method do trainees prefer?Download link Articles:“There must be an ideal solution…”. Assessing training methods of knife defense performance of police recruits. More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs…

455 Do we need to use decomposition and repetition to drill the fundamentals first before we move into a more representative game-like context. A direct comparison of drills and the CLA.  Download link Articles:“Train as you play”: Improving effectiveness of training in youth soccer players More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs…

177 I am joined by @PsychScientists, @singh_harjiv and @Marianne_D1 to discuss new juggling study relating the stability of attractors in our intrinsic coordination and the ability to adapt to new task constraints.Download link Articles:The influence of attractor stability of intrinsic coordination patterns on the adaptation to new constraints More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research…

147 A look at a couple new studies examining the CLA to skill acquisition. How does the presence of an opponent influence the kinematics of a tennis serve? Can we correct technical errors without using explicit verbal instruction?Download link Articles:Effect of environmental constraints on multisegment coordination patterns during the tennis service in expert performersConstraints-led approach…