The Perception & Action Podcast

Exploring how task constraint manipulations can enhance learning of a volleyball serve by encouraging exploration in the perceptual-motor workspace. The study's focus on altering constraints and adding repetitions to optimize performance and confidence levels. Delving into the importance of additional constraints for a more refined exploration process.

Expert Ryan Crotin shares innovative arm strength training for baseball pitchers to prevent injuries and optimize performance. Topics include functional arm strength, biomechanics, grip activation exercises, velocity enhancement checklist, benefits of diversifying sports, and resources for injury prevention.

Exploring how player dynamics in soccer can be a measure of skill using attractors and repellors. Predicting player movements, assessing skill levels, and forecasting player strategies through a dynamical systems model.

Greg Souders from Standard Jiu Jitsu discusses an ecological coaching approach in Jiu Jitsu Training. They explore simplifying learning, shared coaching experiences, grappling technique development, and the importance of invariance in movement space. The discussion also touches on effective teaching strategies and transformative learning through revisiting knowledge.

Randy Sullivan & Alan Jaeger discuss preventing arm injuries in baseball pitchers by harnessing training variability. They explore techniques like long toss, varied training methods, and the controversy of using weighted balls. Emphasizing the importance of balancing workload and gradually increasing intensity to enhance performance and reduce injury risks.

Exploring the impact of skill on movement variability and exploration tendencies in kickboxing, questioning if previous training hinders or enhances creativity. Examining the interplay between individual constraints, intrinsic dynamics, and creativity in functional movement. Investigating how expertise levels affect creativity and exploration tendencies in kickboxing. Delving into the relationship between exploration tendencies and original striking movements, highlighting the importance of exploration for creativity.

Shoulder magician Wieger Heijenk and Tidal Tank's Lupko Pot discuss unique PT and training approaches. Topics include water-based rehab, shifting to external focus for better outcomes, ankle stiffness to prevent injuries, and innovative tools like hydro vests for therapy and injury prevention.

Exploring the effectiveness of ecological dynamics-based training in improving counter-movement jump performance compared to traditional methods. Comparing cognitive vs. ecological training methods for CMJ performance enhancement. Results show ecological dynamics group had greater improvement. Advocating for athlete-centered practice for movement performance enhancement. Importance of adaptability in achieving optimal movement solutions.

Discussing sports injuries from a dynamical systems approach, focusing on good variability, coordination, movement synergies. Exploring muscle synergy, variability, and impact of perturbations on system stability. Analyzing injury prevention through coordination patterns in dynamical systems.

Guest Alex Sarama, founder of Transforming Basketball, discusses transitioning to game-based coaching in basketball, emphasizing ecological dynamics, individual player needs, and principles of play. The podcast explores enhancing player performance through active engagement, scout reports, deliberate practice, and focus variability in training.