Skill Acquisition – Practical Recommendations for Coaches by Nick Winkelman, PhD
Great SlideShare presentation by Nick Winkelman. The presentation discussed core tenets of motor learning and skill acquisition.
Tag: Skill Acquisition
Perceived and True Shortcomings of Movement Training
Being that the manner of physical training, which is now more or less commonly referred to as the “movement training”, is a relatively “new kid on the block”, there are still some misconception about what it is g…
Movement Training in the MMA and Combat Sports
Since the early days of MMA, also known back then as NHB competitions, there has been an ongoing debate on whether certain things will work in the competition area of choice, be it the ring or the cage of some sort….
Testing and Training Agility in Sports – Part 4
Agility is defined as an independent motor skill. The previous studies lead to the conclusion that there is very little positive transfer between the straight line speed and agility (i.e. change of direction speed), whic…
Testing and Training Agility in Sports – Part 3
Technique of Running and Motion Direction Change - Running technique is crucial for the change of motion direction. More specifically, the slope of the body and low center of mass are essential in optimizing acceleration…
Testing and Training Agility in Sports – Part 2
Most coaches believe that different motor characteristics represent the “foundation” of agility, i.e. the change of direction speed, and therefore its improvement by training has positive effect on the change of dire…
Grand Unified Theory of Sport Performance
Grand Unified Theory of Sport Performance I have already spoke about Grand Unified Theory (GUT) in Random Thoughts on the New Frans Bosch Book and More blog post, but wanted to give this topic a bit more thought in this …
Interesting Things to Read & Listen
Over the last few weeks I’ve stumbled on couple great sources of information and I wanted to share in the case you missed it.
Thoughts on Skill Acquisition and Practice
Are you familiar with Block, Random, Fixed and Variable practices? Which one is the best for skill acquisition and retention? What about practicing under fatigue? Find the answers in this short random-thoughts article
Tactical Periodization: Interview With Two of My Colleagues
Tactical periodization is currently the hot topic of the most team sports periodization (planning) talks and discussions. I think it has a lot to offer as the anti-dote to the traditional motor-abilities and physiology-b…
