A look at the Predictive Processing of Action Control and how it might be applied to practice design. Articles: The Element of Surprise: How Predictive Processing Can Help Coach Practitioners Understand and Develop Skilled Movement in Sport Settings 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 Ma...
Oct 01, 2024•22 min•Ep. 511
I am joined by Randy Sullivan and Frans Bosch to preview the annual Florida Baseball Armory Baseball Skill Acquistion Summit which will be held on Oct 19-20. Unraveling some of the mysteries of self-organization. Links: https://floridabaseballarmory.com/summit/ 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...
Sep 24, 2024•35 min•Ep. 510
My review of the new paper: Adding texture to the Art of constraints-led coaching: a request for more research-informed guidelines. My thoughts on the validity and usefulness of the author’s questions Links: Adding texture to the Art of constraints-led coaching: a request for more research-informed guidelines 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...
Sep 17, 2024•49 min•Ep. 509
My interview with Pete Blair, Executive Director at Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training, Texas State University. What is liveliness is training? How can he CLA help fill in the gaps in the Liveliness Continuum? Links: Tactical Science | Pete Blair | Substack https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-blair-35764897/ 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...
Sep 10, 2024•43 min•Ep. 508
https://perceptionaction.com/507/ A look at a study comparing linear vs nonlinear approaches for training defending knife attacks. Which method resulted in better skill acquisition? Which method do trainees prefer? Articles: “There must be an ideal solution...”. Assessing training methods of knife defense performance of police recruits. 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 t...
Sep 03, 2024•15 min•Ep. 507
How well can athletes perceive higher-order affordances (that is, affordances made up of combinations of lower-order ones)? Do we perceive these directly or combine affordances? Do we directly perceive the field of safe travel on a sports field? Articles: Perception of higher-order affordances for kicking in soccer A theoretical field-analysis of automobile-driving My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc) Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscri...
Aug 27, 2024•18 min
Pulling together several key concepts in the dynamical systems conceptualization of motor control. How are motor synergies realized within the human body what implications does this have for sports training? Articles: Motor Synergies and the Equilibrium-Point Hypothesis Fascial organisation of motor synergies: a hypothesis 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...
Aug 20, 2024•29 min•Ep. 505
When it comes to practice variability is more not always better? Is there a Goldilocks Effect. In other words - Is there an optimal amount (not too much, not too little) that depends on the learner’s skill level? Articles: Applying different levels of practice variability for motor learning: More is not better 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 bonu...
Aug 13, 2024•14 min•Ep. 504
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Chris Butler (Trainers Bullpen) and Jeff Quail (Setcan) to discuss and demo how Ecological Dynamics principles can be applied to police training. Links: https://www.trainersbullpen.com/ http://www.setcan.com/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344567487_There_must_be_an_ideal_solution_Assessing_training_methods_of_knife_defense_performance_of_police_recruits http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of ...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 503
An interview with Luke Wilkins from LaTrobe University in which we discuss a framework for increasing the usage of VR in applies sports contexts, with a particular focus on baseball. Links: A Framework for Using Virtual Reality to Enhance Psychological Performance in Baseball https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/lwilkins https://www.linkedin.com/in/wilkinsluke/?originalSubdomain=uk http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, ...
Jul 23, 2024•41 min•Ep. 502
On another edition of the Perception-Action journal club, I am joined by Jo Shattuck from PantherTec.net to discuss the latest development with the Kat (Kinesthetic Awareness Training) System Links: https://panthertec.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jo-shattuck-/ 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 Credi...
Jul 16, 2024•54 min•Ep. 501
To celebrate the 500th episode of the podcast, I host a skill acquisition AMA 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...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 500
On another edition of the Perception-Action Journal Club, I am joined by Sean Franklin from swordstem.com to discuss how he uses a constraints-led approach (CLA) to teach sword martial arts. Links: https://swordstem.com/ 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 Ma...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 499
How can we use task constraint manipulations to remove rate limiters and encourage players to explore the perceptual-motor workspace for a volleyball serve? Article: Applying the constraints-led approach to facilitate exploratory learning of the volleyball serve 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: T...
Jun 25, 2024•14 min•Ep. 498
On another edition of the Perception Action Journal Club I am joined by Ryan Crotin from ArmCare.com to discuss his unique approach to keep baseball pitchers healthy by increasing the action capacity of arm strength through monitoring and training. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancrotin/ https://armcare.com/ 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 Su...
Jun 18, 2024•52 min•Ep. 497
Can we quantify player skill in soccer using player dynamics through a model using attractors and repellors? Article: Measuring skill via player dynamics in football dribbling 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 freemusica...
Jun 11, 2024•17 min•Ep. 496
Today I am joined by Greg Souders from Standard Jiu Jitsu for another edition of the Perception Action Journal Club. We discuss his way of using an ecological approach to Jiu Jitsu Training. Links: https://www.standardjiujitsu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gdsouders/ 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 Cred...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 495
Today I am joined by Randy Sullivan & Alan Jaeger to discuss how we can deal with the ever-recurring problem of elbow and shoulder injuries in baseball pitchers. How can we harness variability in practice for injury prevention? Links: https://floridabaseballarmory.com/ https://jaegersports.com/ https://jaegersports.com/program/return-to-throwing/ More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 494
A review of the paper: “Skill shapes functional movement variability and exploration tendencies: the effect of skill under changing environmental constraints on the emergence of creative action in a divergent kickboxing task”. Do our previous training hinder or help creativity? Article: Skill shapes functional movement variability and exploration tendencies: the effect of skill under changing environmental constraints on the emergence of creative action in a divergent kickboxing task More inform...
May 21, 2024•19 min•Ep. 493
A Journal Club with Wieger Heijenk (PT, "The Dutch shoulder magician") and Lupko Pot (Founder / Owner Tidal Tank & UltimateInstability,) to discuss and demo their unique approaches to PT and training which incorporate many Ecological Dynamics concepts. Links: https://www.tidal-tank.com/ https://www.ultimateinstability.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/wieger-heijenk-0584a924a/ https://www.youtube.com/@Shoulderscience More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs o...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 492
My review of a study comparing a traditional prescriptive approach to an ecological approach for training the action capacity of countermovement jump performance. Articles: Exploring the Influence of Cognitive and Ecological Dynamics Approaches on Countermovement Jumping Enhancement: A Comparative Training Study 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 A...
May 07, 2024•15 min•Ep. 491
How can we better understand sports injury by considering factors such as good variability, coordination, and movement synergies using a dynamical systems approach? Articles: From microscopic to macroscopic sports injuries. Applying the complex dynamic systems approach to sports medicine: a narrative review Early-warning signals for critical transitions More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, ...
Apr 30, 2024•20 min•Ep. 490
My interview with Alex Sarama, founder of Transforming Basketball. Taking a constraints-led approach to basketball practice. Links: https://transformingbball.com/ https://twitter.com/AlexJSarama 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...
Apr 23, 2024•51 min•Ep. 489
A look at my current thoughts about and how I am using the CLA 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...
Apr 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 488
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: Effects of self-controlled practice and focus of attention on free throw accuracy: Exploring optimal theory among skilled basketball players More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook pag...
Apr 09, 2024•15 min•Ep. 487
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: Functional movement variability to maintain delivery speed in cricket fast bowling Timing an attacking forehand drive in table tennis More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my article...
Apr 02, 2024•12 min•Ep. 486
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: Using a coproduced educational workshop to change the focus of verbal instructions delivered by professional youth soccer coaches: a case study Bridging the Gap Between Science and Application: The Use of Cocreation Educational Worksho...
Mar 19, 2024•9 min•Ep. 485
Sharing some of my experiences as a Skill Acquisition Specialist. Is it really worth it for a team to hire one? 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...
Mar 12, 2024•11 min•Ep. 484
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: Spatiotemporal patterns of throwing muscle synergies in yips‑affected baseball players 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:...
Mar 05, 2024•22 min•Ep. 483
Can expert coaches reliably judge the key features of a sporting action like a tennis serve? Does viewing angle, age and gender matter? Articles: The expert eye? An inter-rater comparison of elite tennis serve kinematics and performance 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 Flami...
Feb 27, 2024•13 min•Ep. 482
