Archive for the 'Motivation' Category

AI As Your Table Tennis Coach!

This was inevitable… That AI would “learn” how to coach from video… At this stage, you have to be dedicated to take/make the time to set all of this up, but it’s still amazing to see how good it’s getting. Of course the feedback will be generic unless instructed to do otherwise, but that’s already […]

Deliberate Practice Tip: Interleaving Dynamic Games

Interleaving is an advanced Deliberate Practice technique that significantly increases the acquisition of complex skills. If you introduce dynamic movement games like this one, the benefits can be explosive AND FUN! The key is to do this TACTICALLY and MODERATELY. Of course always keep in mind what you’re capable of since masters-aged athletes should probably […]

Get Inspired: A One-legged Tennis Player

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.

Are You Self-Limiting Yourself?

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.

Greasing The Groove (Hebb’s Law)

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 […]

Visualisation Is Not As Simple As It ‘Appears’

Visualisation is not as simple as many think it is. If you’re Michael Phelps it’s a PERVASIVE and all-encompassing mindset rather than just a supplement or complement to his training or mental preparation. Admittedly not everyone is seeking to achieve “super-human” results as he has done with his (now) legendary coach Bob Bowman. These sophisticated […]

Don’t Celebrate Too Quickly!

Deliberate Practice Tip: Observe Excellence

Once you get over the SHOCK of the immense talent/skill you’re seeing – TRY to decipher what she’s doing that is so DIFFERENT to a non-elite player. You DON’T have to be a basketball player or aficionado to do this. This skill is about tuning your RAS and Visual Cortex to seeing the SMALL nuances […]

Steph Curry Is A Legend, His 4,000 Threes Are Proof

Training Like A Champion – Swimming

This video ‘says it all’… What it takes to be a champion.