Chapter
The Importance of Varied Practice for Skill Acquisition
01:59 - 08:35 (06:36)
Block practice, which involves repeatedly performing the same skill, may make you look good in the short-term, but varied practice is crucial for skill retention and long-term improvement.
Clips
The speaker, a sports psychologist and high-performance coach, discusses the importance of self-confidence, resilience, and optimism in sports and how he learned to teach skill acquisition for mastery and retention despite not being the best athlete himself.
01:59 - 03:34 (01:35)
Summary
The speaker, a sports psychologist and high-performance coach, discusses the importance of self-confidence, resilience, and optimism in sports and how he learned to teach skill acquisition for mastery and retention despite not being the best athlete himself.
ChapterThe Importance of Varied Practice for Skill Acquisition
Episode982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The overuse of block practice, where a skill is repeatedly practiced in the same way, can lead to the illusion of mastery without actually improving skill acquisition.
03:34 - 05:52 (02:18)
Summary
The overuse of block practice, where a skill is repeatedly practiced in the same way, can lead to the illusion of mastery without actually improving skill acquisition. Varying practice conditions can lead to better skill retention and true mastery of a skill.
ChapterThe Importance of Varied Practice for Skill Acquisition
Episode982 The Science of Self-Confidence (How to Command Your Mind) w/Dr. Ivan Joseph
PodcastThe School of Greatness
It is important for coaches to balance immediate success and psychological impact with the learning that athletes need to have.
05:52 - 08:35 (02:43)
Summary
It is important for coaches to balance immediate success and psychological impact with the learning that athletes need to have. Immediate gratification and positive reinforcement are necessary to keep athletes motivated without compromising their progress or skill building.