The Transforming Basketball Podcast EP125: Why Your Warm-Up Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It) with Martina Navarro
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Aug 6, 2025 Martina Navarro, a Senior lecturer in skill acquisition at the University of Portsmouth and UK director of the Athletic Skills Model, shares transformative insights for coaches. They delve into the Athletic Skills Model's role in improving movement versatility and the importance of playing multiple sports. Navarro emphasizes the critical skill of falling and explains how transfer of learning can enhance athlete performance across various sports. She also offers practical tips for making warm-ups more engaging and effective, fostering creativity and fun in training.
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Versatility Through Fundamental Movements
- The Athletic Skills Model (ASM) uses a concentric approach to develop fundamental movements through varied sports contexts.
- Developing a broad movement vocabulary enhances athlete adaptability and creativity in game situations.
Multi-Sport Play Builds Creativity
- Playing multiple sports builds a broad movement repertoire that transfers across sports.
- Coaches should incorporate movements from various sports into warmups for creativity and fun.
Volleyball Warmup for Creativity
- George Vaz shares using volleyball in basketball warmups helped players explore new hitting skills and find fun in movement variability.
- This encouraged creativity and enjoyment, similar to a child's play experience.