Rob

Practice Speed vs. Competition Speed: Does it matter if there is a big difference?

Why do we use the name “Ecological Dynamics”?

575 – On Water Bags and Adapting to Variability, Load, and Pain

575 A few revelations I have had from doing PT and S&C workshops with water bags. Why is adapting to increased variability typically better than adapting to increased load or pain?Download linkMore information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)Email: robgray@asu.edu Credits:The Flamin’…

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ICPA ’26 Abstract: Critical Fluctuations as an Early Warning Signal for Injuries in Baseball Pitchers

A preview of some exciting new research I will be presenting at #ICPA26 in a couple of weeks. https://icpa2026omaha.com/**Please reach out if you would like more details Critical Fluctuations as an Early Warning Signal for Injuries in Baseball Pitchers Rob Gray Introduction: Arm injuries in pitchers continue to be a serious problem in professional baseball1….

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574 – Reflections from the Road: Questions to Ask When Trying to Design a Good Constraint

574 A few thoughts from the the road about some experiences I have had in my coach education CLA workshops.Download link Articles:The Ecological Approach to Visual PerceptionMore information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)Email: robgray@asu.edu Credits:The Flamin’ Groovies – Shake Some ActionMark…

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573 – Reflections from the Road: The Critical Importance of Having Movements that are Information Driven in Practice

573 Reflections from giving feedback on LOTS of practice lately about what I am now calling the “second lowest hanging fruit” in improving practice: making movements information-driven not coach-driven.Download link More information:

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572 – An Emergent Discussion with Martial Arts Coach Adam Singer

572 I am joined by Adam Singer, martial arts instructor at SBG Athens for an emergent discussion on applying ecological dynamics. What are some of the weaknesses with the theory we still need to address?Download link Articles:The Ecological Approach to Visual PerceptionMore information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU…

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571 – My Coach Education Workshops & New Book

571 A preview of the coach education workshops I have been developing. Some of the resources I have found helpful, the lessons I have learned, and how to schedule one for your group. Also a brief plug for the new book I am working on.Download link Articles:The Workshop Survival Guide Kickass Presentations: Wow Audiences with…

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570 – Gibson, The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, Chaps 8 – Affordances  (JC 63)

570 Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we discuss one of Gibson’s most important contributions: the concept of affordances!  A review of Chapter 8 of An Ecological Approach to Visual Perception.Download link Articles:The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception More information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook…

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569 – Gibson, The Ecological Approach to Visual Perception, Chaps 6-7  (JC 62)

569 Join Andrew, Marianne, and me as we start a new book. Looking at Chapters 6 and 7 from Gibson’s “1979 book”: The Ecological Approach to Visual PerceptionDownload link Articles:The Ecological Approach to Visual PerceptionMore information:Subscribe in iOS/AppleSubscribe in Android/GoogleMy Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles)My ASU Web pagePodcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)Email:…

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