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The Perception & Action Podcast

61 – Interview with Damian Farrow, Victoria University/AIS, Practice Design

May 23, 2017
35:58
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Professor Damian Farrow discusses optimizing practice design, individualizing variability, balancing diversification in sports, the value of video training, emerging technologies, and ongoing research projects in skill acquisition and talent tracking.
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Quick takeaways

  • Effective practice design involves setting clear goals and manipulating constraints to optimize athlete performance.
  • Skill training emphasizes applying techniques in diverse contexts for adaptable performance, unlike technique training focused on isolated movements.

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Practice Design and Goal Setting

In the podcast episode, the discussion delves into the importance of practice design, aiming to determine the goals of practice effectively. The emphasis is on differentiating between performance and learning goals, with a focus on inflating athletes' confidence levels before events to ensure peak performance. The conversation underscores the significance of balancing practice variability and providing appropriate levels of feedback and instruction to aid athletes in achieving their objectives.

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