A Constraints-Led Approach to Baseball Coaching (Paperback)

Rob Gray

ISBN 10: 1032228520 / ISBN 13: 9781032228525

Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2023

Beschreibung

Paperback. A Constraints-Led Approach to Baseball Coaching presents a new approach to baseball coaching and practice. Applying a CLA to the player development process across the skill spectrum from the beginners to elite, this book uses practical examples to demonstrate the theoretical principles of the constraints-led coaching style embedded in research showing the numerous benefits of the approach.This book incorporates case studies and examples of how constraints are manipulated to develop more adaptable players that can perform at a higher level with a reduced risk of injury, shifting the readers view of skill acquisition from the concept of the one correct solution, acquired through repetition, to the ecological dynamics framework focused on variability, adaptability, and self-organization. Individual chapters cover major topics such as hitting, pitching, and fielding for players from Little League to the pros. This book illustrates the underlying principles so that coaches can develop their own practice activities.A Constraints-Led Approach to Baseball Coaching is a key reading for undergraduate students and practicing sports coaches, physical education teachers and sport scientists alike as well as practicing players and coaches in baseball and related sports. Applying a CLA to player development process across the skill spectrum from the beginners to elite, this book uses practical examples to demonstrate the theoretical principles of the Constraints-led coaching style embedded in research showing the benefits of the approach. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: A Constraints-Led Approach to Baseball Coaching (Paperback)
• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2023
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 1032228520
• ISBN-13: 9781032228525
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: new

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A Constraints-Led Approach to Baseball Coaching presents a new approach to baseball coaching and practice. Applying a CLA to the player development process across the skill spectrum from the beginners to elite, this book uses practical examples to demonstrate the theoretical principles of the constraints-led coaching style embedded in research showing the numerous benefits of the approach.

This book incorporates case studies and examples of how constraints are manipulated to develop more adaptable players that can perform at a higher level with a reduced risk of injury, shifting the reader's view of skill acquisition from the concept of the one "correct" solution, acquired through repetition, to the ecological dynamics framework focused on variability, adaptability, and self-organization. Individual chapters cover major topics such as hitting, pitching, and fielding for players from Little League to the pros. This book illustrates the underlying principles so that coaches can develop their own practice activities.

A Constraints-Led Approach to Baseball Coaching is a key reading for undergraduate students and practicing sports coaches, physical education teachers and sport scientists alike as well as practicing players and coaches in baseball and related sports.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Rob Gray is an associate professor and program head of the human systems engineering program at Arizona State University, USA. He has published more than 25 research articles on baseball. He is also host and producer of the popular Perception & Action podcast.

Randy Sullivan is a physical therapist, a baseball coach, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He has been the owner and director of the Florida Baseball ARMory training facility, and a paid consultant to MLB and collegiate baseball programs for more than 25 years.