Since mechanics represent the “how” of movement, what’s in your opinion the best way to teach the “what” and the “when” which is what traditionally defined as “putting the skill into the game”? I recently watched the skills acquisition series by OMHA and it really got me questioning the traditional linear skills acquisition methods. Thanks!
That's the million dollar question... which, I think, falls into the "creativity" category. For me... if you have to think about the movements, you will have a hard time placing it into the game. The skill isn't ready. It's only when you get to "non-thinking" status will the skills start to show up during game play. And that comes with a deep feel for the skill after many many repetitions. The drills and sequences I offer place you into more "standard" situations which give you an idea of where to use the skill and why... and then it's a matter of being patient with that skill acquisition. If your body feels comfortable doing the skill during non pressure drills... then do it at more uncomfortable speeds... then try to perform in your next playing situtation. Make a deal with your self to use that skill once during each shift. See what works... see what doesn't work. This part of the game is finicky. Have you every heard of the 80-20 rule? "roughly 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes". In other words, a few skills bring most of the results. If you are a great shooter... focus deeply on those skills. A great skater? Deepen your skating ability with skill, strength and agility... and along the way, when the skills drop into your game, new abilities will unlock just because you are able to start using it. Hope that wasn't too rambly! lol... Hard question to answer! This response took me 30 minutes to get out lol.
Since mechanics represent the “how” of movement, what’s in your opinion the best way to teach the “what” and the “when” which is what traditionally defined as “putting the skill into the game”?
I recently watched the skills acquisition series by OMHA and it really got me questioning the traditional linear skills acquisition methods. Thanks!
That's the million dollar question... which, I think, falls into the "creativity" category. For me... if you have to think about the movements, you will have a hard time placing it into the game. The skill isn't ready. It's only when you get to "non-thinking" status will the skills start to show up during game play. And that comes with a deep feel for the skill after many many repetitions. The drills and sequences I offer place you into more "standard" situations which give you an idea of where to use the skill and why... and then it's a matter of being patient with that skill acquisition. If your body feels comfortable doing the skill during non pressure drills... then do it at more uncomfortable speeds... then try to perform in your next playing situtation. Make a deal with your self to use that skill once during each shift. See what works... see what doesn't work. This part of the game is finicky. Have you every heard of the 80-20 rule? "roughly 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes". In other words, a few skills bring most of the results. If you are a great shooter... focus deeply on those skills. A great skater? Deepen your skating ability with skill, strength and agility... and along the way, when the skills drop into your game, new abilities will unlock just because you are able to start using it. Hope that wasn't too rambly! lol... Hard question to answer! This response took me 30 minutes to get out lol.