The Purpose of Manipulating Constraints in the CLA

The episode explores why constraints are manipulated in the constraints led approach (CLA) to coaching. The main goal of constraint manipulations in the CLA is to facilitate the process of self-organization. Unlike traditional coaching methods, the CLA does not aim to constrain movement, but to afford movement solutions. The podcast provides examples, such as modifying net size in hockey practice or fatiguing leg muscles before golf swings, to demonstrate how inappropriate feedback or rigid instructions can hinder self-organization. The importance of using constraints to guide movement rather than create specific solutions is highlighted, emphasizing that constraints provide boundaries for exploration and afford new coordination solutions.