The Adaptable Athlete Podcast 6 Minutes of Skill: What Information is Present in Your Training Environment?
Jan 1, 2025
Dive into the essence of skill acquisition as the hosts explore the critical information present in training environments. Learn why realistic conditions matter and how they can significantly enhance athlete performance. The discussion poses three thought-provoking questions that challenge traditional coaching methods and drills, encouraging a fresh perspective on effective training. Tune in for a quick yet insightful look at how to optimize your training approach!
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Information Relevance
- Consider what information athletes perceive in training.
- Ensure they perceive relevant information, like opponents, not just cones.
Affordances in Training
- Design training environments with relevant affordances, like passability in soccer.
- Use "alive" movement problems with changing information sources.
MMA and Focus Mitts
- Focus mitts in MMA lack full fidelity because they don't replicate fight dynamics.
- Fighters need live sparring to learn when to throw combinations based on opponent behavior.