I like to think part of coaching is being the bumpers on a beginner level bowling lane. And we can create those boundaries through explicit instruction, as you described, or we can use constraints to create those boundaries. The main point -- and my main takeaway from all of Rob’s work -- is that we minimize the variability of the outcome (which is what all players & coaches want) by increasing movement variability, not by restricting it. We want players to repeat the search for a solution, not the solution itself.
I know I’m late to the game here, but what you said really makes sense to me. Counterintuitive at first, but starting to sink in my think head now. Thanks.
I like to think part of coaching is being the bumpers on a beginner level bowling lane. And we can create those boundaries through explicit instruction, as you described, or we can use constraints to create those boundaries. The main point -- and my main takeaway from all of Rob’s work -- is that we minimize the variability of the outcome (which is what all players & coaches want) by increasing movement variability, not by restricting it. We want players to repeat the search for a solution, not the solution itself.
I know I’m late to the game here, but what you said really makes sense to me. Counterintuitive at first, but starting to sink in my think head now. Thanks.