Constraints!

Question 1

What are the 3 main constraints?

Answer 1

Task - performance, game, size of space, rules
Individual - weight size, mental capacity, physical physique
Environmental - terrain, weather, sound, light, social expectations

Question 2

What do constraints do?

Answer 2

they are not negative, they are ableing, changing the game to adapt it to the players needs to improve learning.

Question 3

how do coaches proscribe actions?

Answer 3

place limits
describe what is allowed and not allowed
sets perimeters within the game to foster learning and improvement

Without rules there is chaos

Question 4

What is the balance among constraints?

Answer 4

if there is too many rules the game becomes rigid, but if there are zero constraints, the game is chaotic.

Question 5

How is time and space linked to constraints?

Answer 5

time is very structured: schedules, practice time
era of time: we are all aging
spaces: the environment is favoured towards able bodied people

Question 6

Social dynamics of movement:

Answer 6

shaped by cultural expectations and social dynamics

Question 7

how do stability and variability compliment each other?

Answer 7

stability is achieved when an athlete can maintain control over movement patterns, more rigid and predictable

Variability allows skill performance to explore and adapt to quick movements, instead of repeating motions. more flow, less rigid

balance!!

Question 8

Recomdations to improve decision-making (elite level)

Answer 8

1. identify the problem
2. set out a strategy
3. develop an action model
4. use constraints - based approach to develop game - like scenarios.