I thought it worth starting a new thread that provides an overview of the science of movement skills. These videos are short but the conclusions are based upon a ton of research data and practical experimentation that have been linked elsewhere on the forum. The idea being that anyone trying to follow the discussions will be able to easily find the underlying principles.
I have deliberately put the difference between performance and learning first. None of the concepts involved in instruction will be understandable without this underpinning knowledge. In my opinion, most of the discussions about instructional techniques break down at this first hurdle.
In this video, we aim to differentiate between learning and performance of skills. Often, coaches may evaluate training based on short-term gains in performance rather than long term improvements which may lead to ineffective practice prescription. Training should be designed to enhance retention and transfer of skills to the competitive environment