What is Simplexity? How does it relate to Task Simplification? And a look at another study providing evidence against the fundamentals first approach. Articles: The impact of task simplification in skill acquisition for young children from a simplexity approach 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\So...
Jul 01, 2025•20 min•Ep. 541
How does search in task and joint space (for an interception task) differ in blocked and random practice conditions? Articles: Random and Blocked Practice Schedule Affect Search for New Movement Coordination Patterns Differently 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 Lo...
Jun 24, 2025•15 min•Ep. 540
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson and Marianne Davies to discuss chapters 11 and 12 from Michael Turvey’s book “Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective” Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 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 ...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 539
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson to discuss chapters 9 and 10 from Michael Turvey’s book “Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective” Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 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 b...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 538
How do basketball shots differ when practicing unopposed vs against a defender? Does playing 1 vs 1 take a good “slice” or sample of the competitive environment, or do we need to practice with larger numbers? Article: Sampling perception-action couplings from competition create representative basketball shooting tasks: A replication and extension of Gorman and Maloney (2016) http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pi...
May 06, 2025•18 min•Ep. 537
An interview with Tom Parry from Butler University to discuss his new paper looking at the value of opposed vs unopposed practice in ecological dynamics. Article & Links: The value of opposed and unopposed practice: An ecological dynamics rationale for skill development https://x.com/kestrelpsych https://kestrelpsychology.wixsite.com/kestrelpsychology https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-parryphd/ http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Fac...
Apr 29, 2025•52 min•Ep. 536
Does “it depend” when choosing between using a nonlinear vs linear pedagogy approach to coaching? Do some learners benefit from a prescriptive, linear approach? A look at the potential mediating role of adaptability. Article: The influence of linear and nonlinear pedagogy on motor skill performance: the moderating role of adaptability 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...
Apr 22, 2025•25 min•Ep. 535
A review of the paper: “The Distance Effect in Focus of Attention: Spatial or Temporal Distance?” by Kevin Becker and colleagues. What matters: whether a cue is closer to the body or during vs after execution? Article: The Distance Effect in Focus of Attention: Spatial or Temporal Distance? 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 rec...
Apr 15, 2025•15 min•Ep. 534
An interview with Randy Sullivan and Frans Bosch to discuss Randy’s new book “The Integrated Anatomy Pitching”. The science of movement variability, motor control, and injury prevention like never before. Links: https://floridabaseballarmory.com/product/integrated-anatomy-of-pitching-hardcover-edition/ https://www.amazon.com/Integrated-Anatomy-Pitching-Randy-Sullivan-ebook/dp/B0DVC5VGYS http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 533
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson and Marianne Davies to discuss chapters 7 and 8 from Michael Turvey’s book “Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective” Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 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 po...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 532
An interview with Simon Schröttle, author of Revolution in Soccer: The Perfect Practice, discussing using the CLA in soccer coaching. Links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1TV21JT 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 freemusi...
Mar 25, 2025•33 min•Ep. 531
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson and Marianne Davies to discuss chapters 5 and 6 from Michael Turvey’s book “Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective” Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 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 po...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 530
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson to discuss chapters 3 and 4 from Michael Turvey’s book “Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective” Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 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 bo...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 529
How can we assess and measure an athlete’s progress when you use an ecological approach? How do we know whether what we are doing is working or not? Introducing the Method of Progressive Constraints. 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 Lo...
Feb 25, 2025•9 min•Ep. 528
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Andrew Wilson to discuss chapters 1 and 2 from Michael Turvey’s book “Lectures on Perception: An Ecological Perspective” Links: https://www.amazon.com/Lectures-Perception-Perspective-Michael-Turvey/dp/1138335266 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 bo...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 527
Do Balance Bikes lead to more functional variability in postural control when learning to ride a bike? Do they help support the transition from freezing to freeing degrees of freedom? Articles: Learning to Cycle: Why Is the Balance Bike More Efficient than the Bicycle with Training Wheels? The Lyapunov’s Answer 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 bon...
Feb 04, 2025•13 min•Ep. 526
Does adding more variability to practice conditions aid the process of education of attention? Can we predict the trajectory through informational space that occurs during learning? Articles: The Education of Attention as Explanation of Variability of Practice Effects: Learning the Final Approach Phase in a Flight Simulator Learning to control collisions: The role of perceptual attunement and action boundaries On potential-based and direct movements in information spaces My Research Gate Page (p...
Jan 28, 2025•22 min•Ep. 525
A look at a new study with powerlifters comparing performance when instructed to lift the bar at “maximum velocity” versus a specific velocity target. Articles: Considerations for Velocity-Based Training: The Instruction to Move “As Fast As Possible” Is Less Effective Than a Target Velocity 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: T...
Jan 21, 2025•12 min•Ep. 524
Can we predict sports injury by monitoring transition points between attractors states of a complex system, or, in other words, points of instability? A test using soccer players. Articles: Critical Fluctuations as an Early Warning Signal of Sports Injuries? A Proof of Concept Using Footbal l 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:...
Jan 14, 2025•15 min•Ep. 523
Variability of practice helps motor learning. That is an undeniable fact. But let’s consider some of the subtleties: what are the different ways we can create variability in practice? How do the benefits of variability depend on the initial variability of the learner? Why exactly does variability have its effect? When should it be introduced? Articles: How Variability Shapes Learning And Generalization Changing Up the Routine Intervention-Induced Variability in Motor Learning Relationship betwee...
Jan 07, 2025•19 min•Ep. 522
A brief personal update and update on the podcast before I break for the holidays 😊 More information: Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Android/Google My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Email: robgray@asu.edu Support the podcast and receive bonus content...
Dec 17, 2024•5 min•Ep. 521
A discussion with Mel O'Connor and Jack Woodburn from Okkulo Ltd. Links: https://www.okkulo.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...
Dec 10, 2024•40 min•Ep. 520
A review of a recent study that attempts to replicate the “angle of approach effect” and “movement reversals” found in previous research. Articles: Angle-of-approach and reversal-movement effects in lateral manual interception 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 Loui...
Dec 03, 2024•19 min•Ep. 519
How does a previous history of concussion effect movement coordination? Articles: Altered inter-segmental coordination in athletes with a history of concussion 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...
Nov 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 518
A review of a follow up study which fails to replicate one of the very few pieces of evidence supporting the benefits of generalized perceptual-cognitive training for sports. Articles: No transfer of 3D-Multiple Object Tracking training on game performance in soccer: a follow-up study 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 Fla...
Nov 19, 2024•23 min•Ep. 517
To what extent do models generated from the average results of a group of participants (i.e., the traditional approach used in most statistics) actually represent the movement behavior of individuals? Articles: Interactive effects between group and single-subject response patterns 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'...
Nov 12, 2024•16 min•Ep. 516
Do the effects of internal, external and holistic focus of attention instructions different in MMA when striking with the dominaint vs non-dominant hand? Articles: External focus of attention delivers superior punches with the preferred hand but not with the non-preferred: A comparison of internal, external and holistic focus of attention 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...
Nov 05, 2024•19 min•Ep. 515
A review of the new paper: Prior coordination solutions shape motor learning and transfer in redundant tasks. Articles: Prior coordination solutions shape motor learning and transfer in redundant tasks 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 freemusicarch...
Oct 22, 2024•13 min•Ep. 514
A preview of my new book “Learning to be an “Ecological” Coach: Developing Attuned & Adaptable Coaching Skills” which was just released. Links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJKN9T1M 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 jamen...
Oct 15, 2024•16 min•Ep. 513
A look at the Active Interference Theory of the control of action and the concept of “Free Energy”. How can these ideas be applied to practice design in sports? Articles: An Active Inference Account of Skilled Anticipation in Sport: Using Computational Models to Formalise Theory and Generate New Hypotheses 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 co...
Oct 08, 2024•17 min•Ep. 512
