The Perception & Action Podcast 528 – Assessing Progress in the Ecological Approach: The Method of Progessive Constraints
Feb 25, 2025
Discover innovative ways to assess athletic progress through the ecological approach. Explore the Method of Progressive Constraints, designed to effectively evaluate performance and enhance skill acquisition. Learn how this method can revolutionize training by providing clear insights into an athlete's development. Get ready to rethink how you measure success in sports!
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Assessment Day and the 70% Rule
- Set up an assessment day and have athletes perform constraint-based activities.
- Use the 70% rule: athletes should succeed in roughly three out of four attempts.
Progressing Constraints Based on Performance
- Adjust constraints based on athlete success; replace easier tasks with harder ones as they improve.
- If athletes succeed in all constraints, introduce higher-level challenges like increased difficulty or fatigue.
Individualized Constraints
- Individualize constraints based on athlete weaknesses.
- Focus on specific areas needing improvement, like low shooting percentages or challenging pitch locations.