How can we learn to shoot a basketball by thinking about a cookie jar and learn to putt a golf ball by thinking about toothpaste?!!  Can a novice athlete really become great without being given any verbal instructions about how to actually perform their skill? In the episode, I explore some approaches to learning and coaching sports skills that are radically different to the traditional methods most of us have experienced. 
My Research Influences: Barrie Frost, Queens University, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Barrie_Frost 
 
Links to articles discussed:
The implicit benefit of learning without errors
Analogy learning and the performance of motor skills under pressure
From novice to no know-how: a longitudinal study of implicit motor learning
Challenges and Solutions When Applying Implicit Motor Learning Theory in a High Performance Sport Environment: Examples from Rugby League
 
More information:
http://www.perceptionactionpodcast.libsyn.com/
My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)
My ASU Web page
Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)
Twitter: @Shakeywaits
Email: robgray@asu.edu
 
Credits:
The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action
Golden Blondes – Skilled
The Head and the Heart – Lost in My Mind
Reigning Sound – Everything I Do is Wrong
Alabama Shakes - Hang Loose
My Morning Jacket – One Big Holiday
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