The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP87: Why Muscle Memory is Irrelevant
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Nov 6, 2024 Gray Thomas, an expert in contemporary skill acquisition ideas, and Adam Omiecinski, who explores the nuances of muscle memory in sports, team up to challenge traditional beliefs in basketball. They argue that muscle memory is not as relevant as once thought, emphasizing skill adaptation and the critical role of context and attunement. Their discussion dives into the importance of decision-making and how a deeper understanding of movement can enhance coaching, urging coaches to embrace uncertainty for better player connections.
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Questioning Muscle Memory
- The concept of muscle memory raises questions about what is being remembered: optimal movements or context-independent ideals.
- The "storage problem" arises when considering how the brain stores and accesses countless movement patterns.
Context Matters
- Muscle memory is a fixed idea that removes the crucial aspect of context in movement.
- It's better to think of muscles "remembering" within a constantly evolving, contextual process.
Ecological Dynamics vs. Muscle Memory
- Muscle memory lacks a plausible explanation for how the body stores countless unique movements.
- An ecological dynamics framework offers a more flexible approach to understanding movement adaptation in changing contexts.