Hi Vince, Separation causes the stretch and release mechanism. The point about separation is having the hips rotate in a different sequence to the shoulders, which stretches the torso musculature, which then sets up external shoulder rotation and stretch across the pecs. This allows that stored ener...

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1317824/ https://tyleranzmann.com/fitness/upper-body-plyometrics-for-throwing-velocity/ https://carolynhettrich.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Pitchers-%E2%80%9CBallistic-Six%E2%80%9D-.pdf This piece of advice from the last article is repeated in several...

VGB wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:29 am Plyometrics would be my guess John.

Regards

Vince

Don't think so Vince, plyometrics would not achieve the objective he targets in his bat speed example. I'd go with banding, but he may prefer something else. Would love to know.

John

Agree Paul, it is a great tool for review, but I think it is undervalued for development. Discussing the before and after videos with your student would be powerful endorsement of how and why the arm movement changed, and the impact.

John

A good explanation of the practical use and benefits of the Constraints Led Approach. There's a bit for both coaching leisure anglers and competition casters in this presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEMSjM1VS3c Good video Vince, I wonder what the presenter would recommend for use for s...

Hi Vince and Paul, I view visualisation as a component of imagery and it comprises two components - performance and outcome. Both enhance sport movement and sequencing. Outcome visualisation is generally associated with cueing, but it can deliver much more than cues. Use both for best results. Video...

Hi Paul This is an interesting subject and very pertinent to fly casting instruction at all stages. In their paper "Using Mental Imagery to Enhance Children's Motor Performance", Short, Afremow & Overby list 9 uses of mental imagery. They describe the first as "Imagery for Learnin...

That would be great Paul, more power to ya'.

John

The new tiered affiliation fee is another first Maybe but 400 Euros is very expensive for an individual such as myself, on top of an already high price for the event. It is Paul, same for myself. That allows for 3 participants to a WC. I think there should be tier below that for single competitors....

I think the new ICSF Executive are very conscious of the need for sponsorship and marketing and are actively seeking promotional opportunities. Send any suggestions in (I know some may be the third time) but I suggest we give the new Executive help and time. I am no longer involved in any administra...