by Garrett | May 22, 2019 | Science, Uncategorized
This is the 3rd blog in a series on our discussion of external focus of attention, a motor learning theory we consider foundational to Athlete Centered Skating. In the previous blog we wrote that a simple change of focus from internal (e.g. thinking of the movement of...
by Garrett | May 15, 2019 | Science, Uncategorized
This blog continues our discussion of external focus of attention, a motor learning theory we consider foundational to Athlete Centered Skating. In the first blog, we explained some differences between the way beginners and experts perform their skills. Beginners...
by Garrett | May 8, 2019 | Science
External focus of attention is a motor learning theory we consider foundational to Athlete Centered Skating. This blog series discusses what external focus of attention is, why it works, and how to apply it in training. The blogs include: Part 01: Let’s Take This...
by Garrett | May 1, 2019 | Science
In the Imagery of Success parts 01 and 02 we discussed the basics of motor imagery – what it is, and the different types. Please review those blogs before diving in to part 03 below. Think of an Onion Researchers suggest several methods to ensure athletes both...
by Garrett | Apr 24, 2019 | Science
In part 01 of this series we explained that motor imagery leverages sensory predictions that take place prior to actual movements. In part 02, we explain several types of motor imagery athletes can learn to improve performance. Two different types of imagery pertain...
by Garrett | Apr 17, 2019 | Science, Uncategorized
A recent study on the physical and psychological practice and competition strategies of U.S. athletes showed that mental imagery use is one of the three “strongest predictors of successful Olympic performance” (the other two are emotional control and self-talk)...
