@DCGreyMattersUK Dave surely there is a difference between technique and biomechanics. In that technique can be individual based on performer constraints but biomechanics non-negotiables. Even in David’s et al book there are biomechanics.
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Tom Causer
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Tom Causer
@Cause1981
National Coach Education Manager @irishbadminton | Mentor | Associate Coach developer @britishrowing @_sportni @netballni | MSc Sports Coaching
United Kingdom Sumali Mart 2012
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A useful perspective. There CANNOT be a single optimum movement pattern BUT THERE IS ALMOST ALWAYS an optimum template which individuals are best targeting. I have yet to meet a coach who insists on a single model but often encounter sensible moves toward a mechanical model
Kyle Unitas@KyleUnitas
Through a practical lens, mechanical efficiency is probably best understood as a bandwidth—rather than a single razor-thin target. Within that range, athletes can still move effectively, sustainably, and safely without always hitting the singular “most efficient” form.
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What’s Dobble to do with coach development?
‘We perceive to act and we act to perceive’ Player development, to understand ‘skill learning’ is more than just technique.
Through sports specific tasks & play: Perceptual (direct & non direct), Decision making & Execution Skills
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@Mr_Tennis_Coach Thanks for sharing. I wonder if an approach was taken based on the challenge point / what learning is happening, if that would hit home more than which theoretical perspective underpins practice.
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Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this, then follow me
@Mr_Tennis_Coach
for more posts on skill acquisition and coaching
Then, I'd appreciate it if you jumped back to the top and reposted the first post to share it with others:
Philip O'Callaghan 🎾@Mr_Tennis_Coach
How a coach views skill affects every decision they make. From how they design tasks to what they prioritise in sessions. Here’s what a study of elite tennis coaches revealed and why it matters. 🧵
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How a coach views skill affects every decision they make.
From how they design tasks to what they prioritise in sessions.
Here’s what a study of elite tennis coaches revealed and why it matters. 🧵
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It would be an understatement to say I’m excited to dive into these themes with prospective students in Sept 2025… #MScSkillAcq
MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport MTU@MScSkillAcq_MTU
Here’s an insight to the MSc in Skill Acquisition for Sport Core themes ahead of Sept 2025: Theoretical Frameworks, Practice Design & Evaluation, Information & Intentionality, Expertise & Talent Development, Cognition, and Reflective Practice. #SkillAcquisition
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@drstephenharvey @sportpsychshow @EdCope1 Thanks. If Ed is right that cognitive load theory isn’t just an IP perspective, I’d like to hear views on this from an ecological / direct perception perspective
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@Cause1981 @sportpsychshow @EdCope1 There are definitely some tensions, yes, Tom! But knowing your players and appropriately scaffolding tasks is the skill of the coach. You don’t want to have no cognitive load but want to avoid too much. Getting the sweet spot is key of course!
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Prof Stephen Harvey @drstephenharvey on this week's episode of The Sport Psych Show "Understanding and Improving Player Learning". Stephen is joined by Dr Ed Cope @EdCope1.
Take a listen to the full episode here buff.ly/6FH5219
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The advantages of game-based rowing sessions 🚣
Dorney BC coach Hannah Vines explores how game-based activities enable rowers to learn from their environment, providing a successful method for developing well-rounded athletes.
Read more👇
plus.britishrowing.org/2025/03/03/gam…
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@BritishRowing Great to see Lesley recognised (not that she would welcome the attention) for all her dedication, willingness to learn and of course athlete performances
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Last night's Gala Dinner gave us the chance to celebrate the winning coaches of the British Rowing Awards 2024⭐
A speech from Lauren Rowles highlighted the influence coaches have on their athletes and how the opportunities they create can change futures.
#BRCoachingConference
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Wow, wow, I must be getting old... a huge % of the tech savi 18 - 34 year olds don't use their phone for phone calls with some getting training to speak on the phone....in my reckoning thats around 4 million people. #learnsomethingneweveryday
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@Mr_Tennis_Coach Congrats Phil. simplification-typically manipulating task constraints ie equipment by scaling rackets, bigger balls etc. Any experience making rackets heavier for serving to reduce the degrees of freedom? Thinking beginners who struggle to establish the grip and action of serving
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Delighted to see this paper getting published with @kestrelpsych and Audrey Stawsma. My first ever contribution to a published paper
Hopefully some nice practical takeaways for coaches on applying RLD in practice.
👇Link if you'd like to check it out
itfcoachingreview.com/index.php/jour…
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Trying something new (for me anyway). 5 episodes in and many more planned. Hoping to include all theoretical perspectives, and none.
Covered so far:
Ep. 1 @DCGreyMattersUK
Ep.2 @jcassidy_sport
Ep.3 @LiamMoggan
Ep.4 @dparviziwayne
Ep.5 @Jattaylor
open.spotify.com/show/07vKo38JL…
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@Strickomaster @JamyClamp @DCGreyMattersUK Through new book coming we propose a guided learning for majority of players, we believe players aren’t beginners for long, if are we think a coach led approach more appropriate to establish foundational skills prior to players doing more problem solving as thats the game demands
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@Cause1981 @HelenBayneZA There are laws of physics. The fact that there are multiple appropriate solutions (recognisable patterns with a bandwidth of variability around them) to a movement problem does not mean that anything goes; there are definitely ways of vaulting that make it harder to succeed.
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Pole vaulters use different technical approaches, pole selection and bending profiles to achieve elite performance.
This post describes the biomechanical basics of the sport and explains the findings of a recent research study on the topic.
helenbayne.com/post/inside-th…
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@Bob__Muir Photo of cover page saved! We never did have that conversation about your diamond model and should it be ‘session objectives’
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Great to return from holiday & find this!
To all the coaches who welcomed me into their work over the past 15 years, thank you. So many of the ideas offered reflect the time & energy you brought to our collaborative experiments in professional learning!
routledge.com/9781032140933
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@ChrisMcNultyDgl @chloenmagee @rachaeldarragh6 @irishbadminton @Sam9magee @coachdmagee @sportireland @TeamIreland @patsyfinn “The theatre of dreams”
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Delighted to be invited by Raphoe Badminton Club - the home of Irish badminton! - this evening to interview @rachaeldarragh6 in a Q&A at her homecoming from the Olympic Games in Paris.
A great club with trailblazers in sport right on our doorstep👌
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@TGfUInfo @pilly66 @DrbrendanSues Hi I couldn’t make it at 12 CET today, is there a recording or notes summary?
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Thank you to @pilly66 & @DrbrendanSues for presenting an excellent webinar today!
Also thank you to all who attended. We hope you were able to take away some key points about GBAs & questioning 😊😊
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@Cause1981 Would love to hear your thoughts on this; perhaps a catch up to get into the details?
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Can Gaelic footballers and hurlers be trained to make the right decision? Analysis by @kearney_phil @PessLimerick @UL of some of the methods to enhance a player's decision-making skills which actually work rte.ie/brainstorm/202…
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@kearney_phil Yes I’d like that. I’ll DM you. On another note just shared your post on feedbacking to our @irishbadminton CoP on WhatsApp, 300+ members 😀 @ian_sherwin
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