More from Daniel Coyle: Tip #42 “Six ways to be a better teacher or coach” More than one tip, but six for improving our skills! “Use the first few seconds to communicate on an emotional level – Effective teaching is built on trust . . . . There are lots of tools for making […]
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More from Daniel Coyle: Tip #37 – To choose the best practice method, use the R.E.P.S. gauge. (as always, consider reading the book yourself!) Coyle says to find the best practice strategy, measure the options with the following gauge, remembering the elements with an acronym: R: Reaching and Repeating E: Engagement P: Purposefulness S: […]
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More from Daniel Coyle: Tip #35: Use the 3×10 technique. This is an interesting idea, coming from a neurologist, Dr. Douglas Fields, "who researches memory and learning. He discovered that our brains make stronger connections when they're stimulated three times with a rest period of ten minutes between each stimulation. . . . 'I […]
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More from Daniel Coyle: Tip #32 Make positive reaches “There’s a moment just before every rep when you are faced with a choice: You can either focus your attention on the target (what you want to do) or you can focus on the possible mistake (what you want to avoid). This tip is simple: […]
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More from Daniel Coyle: Tip #31 To learn a new move, exaggerate it. "Going too far helps us understand where the boundaries are. . . . Don't be halfhearted. You can always dial back later. Go too far so you can feel the outer edges of the move, and then work on building the […]
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More from Daniel Coyle: Tip #29 – When you get it right, mark the spot Coyle: "One of the most fulfilling moments of a practice session is when you have your first perfect rep. When this happens, freeze. Rewind the mental tape and play the move again in your mind. . . . The […]