193 – Interview with Ben Cohen, WSJ, The Hot Hand: The Mystery & Science of Streaks
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Release Date: 05/18/2020
488- The Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) 2024
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A look at my current thoughts about and how I am using the CLA More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy
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487 – Do the classic motor learning effects (eg focus of attention, choice) apply to experts?
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A look at a recent study that addresses a question I get quite often: do the basic principles of motor learning, in this case, those proposed by OPTIMAL theory, still hold when we are dealing with highly skilled athletes? Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy
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486 – Functional Variability in the Cricket Bowling Delivery
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A look at a recent study that provides evidence that cricket bowlers use movement variability (as opposed to repeatability) to regulate the timing and speed of their delivery. And looking back at a classic in ecological dynamics – the first study to show this effect. Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy
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485 – Coach Education Workshops, My New Book Coming Soon
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A look at research (and some of my personal experiences) on the effectiveness of co-created coach education workshops to bridge the gap between current coaching practices and scientific evidence. A little bit about my new book – coming in 6 months! Articles/Links: New book preorder: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy
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484 – On the Value of a Skill Acquisition Specialist
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Sharing some of my experiences as a Skill Acquisition Specialist. Is it really worth it for a team to hire one? More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com
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483 – The Effects of the Yips on Muscle Synergies in Throwing
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How does the presence of the Yips influence motor coordination in throwing? Do the muscle synergies used to control our abundant motor system change? Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com
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482 – The Coaching Eye – How Reliably can Expert Coaches Observe Movement?
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Can expert coaches reliably judge the key features of a sporting action like a tennis serve? Does viewing angle, age and gender matter? Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com
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481 – Why are Some Affordances More Inviting than Others?
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Revisiting the conceptualization of affordances as invitations for action. Why are some affordances more inviting than others and how can we influence this as a coach? Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com
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480 – Ecological Approach to Rowing
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How can an ecological approach be applied to understanding and coaching rowing. A look at a few research studies. Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com
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479 – A CLA to Coaching Cricket Bowling: Task Manipulations
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A look at a study examining the effects of a constraints-led approach to coaching cricket bowling. What type of task constraint manipulations can be used to improve bowling accuracy and discipline? Articles: More information: Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com
info_outlineA discussion with Ben Cohen from the Wall Street Journal about his new book – The Hot Hand: The Mystery & Science of Streaks. Does the Hot Hand in sports exist? How does it change the behavior of people around the player with the “hot hand”? How can this idea be extended to other domains like film making?
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