The Perception & Action Podcast

How successful have we been at overturning so of the basic myths of practice design and where do we need to go next?  A review of Effective Practice and Instruction: Skill Acquisition Framework for Excellence (SAFE).   Articles: Effective Practice and Instruction: Skill Acquisition Framework for Excellence (SAFE) More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my arti...

How, when, and why should we be using variability in practice? What type and how much? A look at a new applied model.   Articles: An applied model for using variability in practice 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 podc...

A review of a new study comparing traditional prescriptive coaching, the CLA and DL training for reducing ACL injury risk in basketball. Is variability an injury prevention mechanism?   Articles: Manipulation of task constraints is the most effective motor learning method for reducing risk factors for ACL injury during side-step cutting in both male and female athletes More information: http://per...

Is it better to practice a skill with an unpredictable, yet limited number of options or separately rehearse each of the options in isolation? An example of task simplification vs decomposition and how they relate to functional variability.   Articles: How functional movement variability facilitates successful skill adaptation during the volleyball attack More information: http://perceptionaction....

Is random practice really better than blocked? Does it apply to sports skills? Is the contextual inference explanation of variability of practice supported by the evidence?     Articles: The myth of contextual interference learning benefit in sports practice: A systematic review and meta-analysis More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web...

Do we need to use decomposition and repetition to drill the fundamentals first before we move into a more representative game-like context. A direct comparison of drills and the CLA.     Articles: “Train as you play”: Improving effectiveness of training in youth soccer players   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Faceb...

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 Rese...

A look at a couple of papers on a coach’s role within the constraints-led approach (CLA)? Is the role of coach in the CLA simply to design constraints manipulations and get out of the way or is there more to it than that? Does a coach need to adapt too? What is the role of verbal instruction in the CLA?   Articles: Learning to be adaptive as a distributed process across the coach–athlete system: s...

Andrew Wilson and I discussing the concept of the Uncontrolled Manifold and how it relates to good and bad variability and affordances. We also look at his new paper on using a UCM to understand throwing.   Articles: Affordances for Throwing: An Uncontrolled Manifold Analysis   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebo...

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 re...

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...

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 Anr...

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  ...

How can we logically and rationally analyze a practice drill like kicking a soccer ball against a wall so we can improve its representativeness and connect it with what is happening on the field? What are the effects of adding decision making to practice activities?   Articles: Exploring the Effects of Tasks with Different Decision-Making Levels on Ball Control, Passing Performance, and External L...

A look at the results from a recent study of mine where I tested the potential benefits of practicing doing the “wrong” things in practice. Does it give a performer more information for learning?    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...

My interview Wes Goodman, owner of Like Iron Strength & Performance & PhD student at Montana State University. Studying and applying biomechanics. Links: https://www.instagram.com/likeironstrong_wes/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wes-goodman-cscs-0394b0189/ https://likeironstrong.com/   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page...

My interview with Kasey Crider, Head Volleyball Coach at University of Maryland Baltimore County discussing his journey from a information processing to an ecological approach to volleyball coaching. Links: https://twitter.com/coachKCvb   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Subscribe...

My interview with Tracy Hayes, the Mobility Chick, about building the foundations of effective movement.   Links: https://www.mobilitychick.com/links/ https://www.instagram.com/mobilitychick/ 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   Suppo...

My interview with Job Fransen from the University of Groningen, discussing his new open-access book, The Forest Through the Trees: Making Sense of an Ecological Dynamics Approach to Measuring and Developing Collective Behavior in Football.   Links: https://kinesiologybooks.org/index.php/stork/catalog/book/13 https://twitter.com/JobFran3 https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=JCXMOrgAAAAJ&amp...

My interview with Carl Woods from Victoria University. What does it mean to know, guide, and correspond with our environment?   Links: https://twitter.com/carlwoods25?lang=en https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Carl-Woods-2   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...

My interview with Greg Souders from Standard Jiu-Jitsu. Developing an ecological dynamics approach to martial arts training.   Links: https://www.standardjiujitsu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gdsouders/   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...

My interview with Joe Baker from York University discussing his new book – The Tyranny of Talent: How it Compels and Limits Athletic Achievement..and Why You Should Ignore It.   Links: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Talent-compels-athletic-achievement/dp/1738644103   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (vi...

My interview with Martijn Lips & William Spinhoven, discussing their experiences applying Ecological Dynamics to Physical Therapy.   Links:   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   Cre...

My interview with Zoe Wimshurst from Performance Vision. How can we train athletes to improve their task-relevant, visual capabilities and connect them with their skill on the field.   Links https://www.performancevision.co.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-wimshurst-3ab7113b/   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Fac...

My interview with Craig Morris, Olympic Slalom Coach for British Canoeing. How can embracing the idea that you don’t know all the answers make you a better coach?   Article: On the wisdom of not-knowing: reflections of an Olympic Canoe Slalom coach   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)...