This is aspirational. It shows that we can ALL do a LOT more than we might have previously thought possible. We can all LEARN from this great footwork, space management to create pace combined with balance management to be efficient in the use of the Kinetic Chain to transfer power INTO the ball. Amazing.
This is both hilarious and not at the same time. This is not about being critical of her, but to self-assess if we’re guilty of the same self-limiting behaviours… Definitely something worth thinking about, especially if you adhere to Deliberate Practice Principles and want to achieve more of your goals.
Even if you’re not a swimmer, you will appreciate the Expert’s Detailed Distinction. As a Deliberate Practice Principle aficionado, you need to become a Distinction Detective and Improvement Inspector as you exercise Considered Curation. Considered Curation is a skill, like any other, than requires practice. I’ve found having a wider “Catchment of Content” helps develop […]
Too often, people want the BIG QUICK FIX, the proverbial “silver bullet” to solve “all their problems” when Deliberate Practice Principle enthusiasts know that it’s en the cumulative, compounding effect of small, Detalied Distinctions like this one for a pull-up that make all the difference.
The best way to PREVENT injuries and improve performance is to establish strong foundations and the feet are vitally important. This is great video that covers the foundational principles to having ‘strong feet’. I’ve created a checklist to help you apply the fantastic suggestions as well as a detailed a summary of the video’s self-assessments. […]
If you’re a dedicated competitive athlete and want to improve in your sport, you MUST consider doing “something else” to create physiological and/or mental breakthroughs. These examples reveal how elite athletes train for SPECIFIC SKILL acquisition and development. Ask your coach what you need to “work on” to elevate your current (playing) ability… Deliberate Practice […]
One of the classic complaints of robot practice is that it’s not “natural” and lacks “context”. One of the things I do to create my visual Mental Models for the return of serve is to place photos of a SERVER “doing each serve” so I can “neuroassociate” my technique to the appropriate serve. This is […]
Hebb’s Law is a fundamental principle in neuroscience that explains how the brain learns and adapts: “Neurons that fire together, wire together.” Greasing the Groove is a strength-training concept built on this neural principle, popularised by strength coach Pavel Tsatsouline, which involves practicing an exercise frequently throughout the day while strictly avoiding muscular failure. The […]
This tweet refers to beauty whereas my focus is on functionality for Peak Performance that also serves to prevent injury. Deliberate Practice Principles require that you assess your biomechanics and sport-specific ‘functionality’. Video recordings can go a long way to self-assessment, but eventually you’ll want to include an Exercise Physiologist, Myotherapist, Physiotherapist and/or Strength & […]
This is a self-explanatory brilliant ‘old school’ example of unbounded thinking that effortlessly multiplies the benefits of Deliberate Practice Principles.
