We’ve all seen it: coaches on TV or online shouting at their players, expressing frustration as if everything’s going wrong. Being a football coach myself, I often ponder if such confrontational methods truly work. Surely, players should internalize and reflect on their mistakes without being reminded constantly. However, there might be a silver lining to […]
Harnessing Fear for Athletic Excellence: A Coach’s Perspective Read More »
To determine whether MVV footballers improved on-field, I employed the LSPT test, officially known as the Loughborough Soccer Passing Test. This test gauges a player’s soccer abilities, ranging from passing, dribbling, shooting, to decision-making. As research by Vestberg et al., 2012 indicates, working memory plays a pivotal role in decision-making in soccer. Decoding Working Memory
Analyzing Soccer Skills with the LSPT Test Read More »
One thing that never ceases to amaze me is the dynamic world of rally racing. Picture this: a driver, with assistance from a navigator, speeding through narrow roads, processing vast amounts of rapidly changing data. Clearly, a driver’s working memory is tested to its limits. Inside the Rally Car To set the scene, let’s begin
The Crucial Role of Working Memory in Rally Racing Read More »
Skateboarding is undeniably thrilling. Back in the day, I would enjoy virtual stunts in Tony Hawk Pro Skater on my PC, a safe haven compared to the real world where I often found myself more on the ground than on my board. These maneuvers appear flashy, but how are such foundational movements embedded within our
Mastering Skateboarding: How Motor Skills Are Stored Read More »
