473 – New Research Addressing Some of the Limitations of the Focus of Attention Literature

Recent research addresses limitations in the focus of attention literature, exploring the effects of directing attention internally and externally in motor learning and skill acquisition. The podcast discusses the benefits of external focus of attention, critiques of internal focus cues, and introduces two studies that examine the use of different cues and the effectiveness of internal focus cues in training scenarios. The impact of different focus cues on standing long jump performance is also discussed, highlighting how internal cues can lead to shorter jumps. The importance of individualized cues and the need for further research involving coaches and their cues is emphasized.