Description
In this episode, Alex Sarama talks about the traditional notion of fundamentals in basketball. He discussed the concept of fundamentals, as commonly understood, holds back the development of skillful and adaptive basketball players. Alex emphasizes the importance of reframing the idea of fundamentals and adopting a more ecological perspective on skill acquisition. He explores the problems with the traditional approach to teaching fundamentals and highlights the need for a more functional and adaptable approach to skill development in basketball.
Key Takeaways:
01:50 - We have no idea what fundamentals are
06:16 - 5 problems with Fundamentals
11:52 - Advice from "pracademics" on how to apply ecological dynamics theory to practice design
18:05 - We want functional solutions
Links:
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