Si Nainby deep dives with Pete Arnott. Pete is a golf coach with a research interest in skill acquisition.
In this episode we discuss:
What is skill and what does it mean to be skilful?
Why did coaching become so de-contextualised?
Simplification not Decomposition – why we should build skills by simplifying tasks rather than breaking down techniques.
The issues around de-contextualising practice by using artificial coaching tools such as a lineout net or a bowling machine.
The concept of Haptic Touch or Extended Mind Theory and how de-contextualised practice can be helpful in building attunement.
Pete’s approach to introducing novices to a sport and how he builds relationships.
How to identify “Rate Limiters” with intermediate players: the key things that will most quickly improve their game.
What role does the player’s intuition play in the coaching process?
How walking a mile in your player’s shoes (figuratively) helps co-creation of great practice environments.
How consequences can have a huge impact on development – Ed Coughlan, https://twitter.com/DrSkillAcq, has been a big help to Pete in his work on individualising consequences.
How Pete uses the Constraints Led Approach – learnings from his biggest mistakes.
Using sounds, rhythms and verbal cues to influence sessions.
The impact of technology and data in coaching.
How Pete uses video review.
Pete’s new project – Train like a Tiger – lessons from Tiger Woods development
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Si Nainby talks in depth to William Wayland
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Si Nainby talks in-depth to Jamie Taylor PhD.
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"If you can't connect with people don't expect to make a change"
WARNING: This podcast does include swearing.
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