This podcast explores the benefits of practicing a skill with unpredictable options versus isolated rehearsal. It discusses the impact of traditional practice and a constrained action approach on volleyball attack skill development, as well as comparing training methods in representative serve reception sets. The podcast also examines various kinematic variables related to the volleyball attack and the significance of task simplification and decision-making in volleyball attacks.

Exploring the myth of contextual interference and the variability of practice in motor learning. Discussing the benefits of random practice, the impact of contextual interference on skill acquisition, and a critique of a study on sports and motor skills. Examining the effect of age on contextual interference and understanding the differences between blocked and random practice in sports.

Challenging the traditional coaching approach by discussing training effectiveness, comparing isolated training with nonlinear pedagogy, testing the importance of fundamentals, exploring the effectiveness of nonlinear training and skill acquisition.

A review of the paper “How to coach: A review of theoretical approaches for the development of a novel coach education framework” which incorporates self-determination theory explicit, explicit learning and implicit learning.   Articles:How to coach: A review of theoretical approaches for the development of a novel coach education framework   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google   Support the podcast and receive bonus content   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Exploring the responsibilities of a coach within the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA), focusing on constraint manipulations, adaptability, and verbal instruction. The coach's role in the CLA is to shape constraints to improve the learner's capabilities. Coaching involves exploratory behavior, observational skills, and guiding athletes' attention. Strategic instruction from a coach affects performance in small-sided football games, highlighting the influence of guidance on team dynamics.

Andrew Wilson, a keen researcher in ecological psychology and motor skills, dives deep into the Uncontrolled Manifold concept. He explains how this theory sheds light on variability in throwing techniques, distinguishing between productive and detrimental variability. The conversation covers the importance of adaptability in athletic movements, discussing how synergy among body parts influences performance. Wilson also unveils insights from his recent paper, advocating for a nuanced understanding of throwing mechanics that embraces functional variability for optimal training.

My interview with Drew Dunlop, Basketball Coach and co-founder of the Pro Lane.   Links:www.TheProLane.com https://twitter.com/CoachDrewD https://twitter.com/TheProLane More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google   Support the podcast and receive bonus content   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

My interview with Scott Sievewright, Head MMA Coach, Primal MKE   Links: https://www.primalmke.com/ https://twitter.com/mke_mma   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google   Support the podcast and receive bonus content   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

My interview with Marianne Davies, Senior Coach Developer for UK Coaching   Links: https://twitter.com/Marianne_D1 https://dynamics-coaching.com/ https://rivertigerpodcastequestriancoaching.buzzsprout.com/     More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google   Support the podcast and receive bonus content   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Randy Sullivan and I discuss our new book: A Constraints-Led Approach to Baseball Coaching   Links: A Constraints-Led Approach to Baseball Coaching   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google   Support the podcast and receive bonus content   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com