The Transforming Basketball Podcast

EP18: “Swimming In A Bathtub” How to Make Training Representative of the Game with Alan Dunton

Nov 24, 2023

Guest Alan Dunton, expert in skill acquisition, discusses the importance of variability in basketball training and functional movements in warm-ups. He explains meta-stability in skill development and suggests ways to bridge the gap between research and coaching practice.

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Introducing variability in tasks improves skill acquisition understanding for coaches.

Functional movements in warm-ups prepare players for game scenarios and enhance adaptability.

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Introduction to Contemporary Skill Acquisition in Basketball

The podcast delves into transforming basketball coaching by introducing contemporary skill acquisition concepts. It emphasizes creating a comprehensive resource to apply modern skill acquisition in basketball, particularly focusing on ecological dynamics. The discussion with Alan Duntin showcases how practical approaches like introducing variability in tasks can enhance skill acquisition understanding for coaches and practitioners.

Intro

4min

Enhancing Basketball Coaching through Skill Acquisition Techniques

9min

Exploring the Concept of Constraining to Afford in Basketball Coaching Practice

3min

Developing Functional Movements in Warm-Ups for Basketball Players

10min

Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice in Basketball

4min

In this episode, Alex Sarama interviews Alan Dunton, a lecturer at MTU Cork and expert in contemporary skill acquisition ideas. Alan discusses the importance of variability in basketball training and how coaches can introduce it into shooting drills. He also emphasizes the need to focus on functional movements in warm-ups and explains the concept of meta-stability in skill development. Alan highlights the gap between research and practical application in basketball coaching and suggests ways to bridge that gap.

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Key Takeaways:

05:05 - Writing your name ten times a simple way to introduce the variability of movement and other skill acquisition concepts.

09:50 - Swimming in the bathtub how powerful context is in shaping our biomechanics.

16:40 - Focus on functional movements in warm-ups to develop better movers and prepare players for game scenarios.

20:00 - Use meta-stability to promote creative solutions and adaptability in players' decision-making.

24:25 - Avoid deep attractor states in shooting by practicing with variability and adaptability.

28:00 - Bridge the gap between research and practice by disseminating research in a more digestible way and fostering dialogue between academics and coaches.

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