The Perception & Action Podcast 472 – Is Premature Theorizing Hurting Skill Acquisition Research, Rajiv Ranganathan & Andrew Driska
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Nov 21, 2023 Rajiv Ranganathan & Andrew Driska discuss the challenges of skill acquisition research, emphasizing the need for settling between theories and considering contextual factors. They explore the limitations of Twitter as a platform for meaningful discourse and the difficulties coaches face in athlete development. The chapter highlights the value of thinking like a researcher, applying findings to the real world, and conducting more contextualized research. They also discuss the benefits of variability in practice and the importance of considering dose manipulations.
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Premature Theorizing
- Skill acquisition research lacks agreement on empirical phenomena that theories should explain.
- Focus on gathering facts before engaging in theoretical battles.
Variability of Practice
- Variability of practice is a contentious point in skill acquisition.
- Designing experiments to definitively support one variability theory over another is difficult.
Coaching Challenges
- Coaches struggle with applying constraints-led approaches due to logistical and control issues.
- Command-style coaching is easier to manage, especially with larger groups.