Frans Bosch, expert on movement analysis in sport, discusses the importance of considering the body's interests when coaching movement. Topics include stability vs perfecting a movement, manipulating variability in practice, and analyzing sensory information from movement patterns. The subconscious approach to movement analysis, movement organization, and emergence in sports are also explored.
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Coaching movement should consider the body's interests and prioritize stability over perfecting specific movements.
Variability in practice is important, but it should focus on useful variability that leads to stability and efficient movement.
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Importance of considering the body's interest in coaching movement
Coaching movement requires taking into account the body's interest in order to effectively train athletes. This means understanding the body's own agenda and filtering coaching instructions through what the body finds important. By aligning coaching methods with the body's natural tendencies, athletes are more likely to learn and improve.
Stability is more important than perfecting a movement
Rather than focusing solely on perfecting a movement, it is crucial to prioritize stability. Stability in movement is an ongoing adaptive process that allows the body to control forces and keep the kinetic chain linked. By emphasizing stability, athletes can avoid passive and inefficient attractors and enhance their overall performance.
The role of variability and practice in movement development
Variability in practice is important as it allows athletes to explore different movement patterns and adapt to varying circumstances. However, it is crucial to focus on useful variability that leads to stability in the system. Good variability enables the avoidance of shear forces and the development of attractor states that support effective and efficient movement.
Understanding the information that guides motor learning
The information provided by movement, including proprioceptive feedback and sensory information about forces and movement patterns, is crucial for motor learning. It is not merely the movement itself that facilitates learning, but the information generated by the movement. This information helps the body make predictions and adaptations based on the sensory input it receives.
A discussion with Frans Bosch about his new book, Anatomy of Agility – Movement Analysis in Sport. Why is it critical to take into account the body’s interests when coaching movement? Why is stability more important than perfecting a movement? How can a coach manipulate variability in practice to influence the development of attractors? What is the information for motor learning?