Matthew Woods The Impact of Motor Preferences on Hitters Before my recruiting visit to Maryland, I had never heard of Motor Preferences. That changed the moment I sat down with Coach Swope. Instead of simply analyzing a heat map and pointing out where I hit... Feb 20, 2025 Baseball
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest Exploring the Science of Motor Preferences & Performance Movement and Thought: An Indispensable Pair The relationship between movement and thought is a central topic in neuroscience and psychology. A fundamental question arises: does thought guide movement,... Feb 14, 2025 Science & Approach
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest 11 keys of Motor Preferences Approach Motor Preferences Systemic Approach Motor preferences are like "shape-memory material." This analogy effectively illustrates that they are not rigid but possess contextual plasticity , while still rem... Feb 10, 2025 Baseball
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest Ground Reaction Forces in Baseball: A Flawed Approach? The use of ground reaction force (GRF) in baseball biomechanics has gained significant attention in recent years. Many coaches, researchers, and organizations emphasize the magnitude of GRF, assuming ... Feb 5, 2025 Baseball
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest Rethinking Training: Motor Preferences and Evidence-Based Practice In the complex landscape of sports training, motor preferences offer an approach that challenges beliefs, concepts, theories, dogmas, and methods. However, this approach is rooted in a profound unders... Dec 30, 2024 Baseball
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest Conditioning vs. Baseball Movements: Key Differences Research highlights significant differences between voluntary muscle contractions during strength training exercises and those involved in sport-specific technical movements. These differences arise d... Nov 28, 2024 Baseball
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest Players are performing... But at what cost? The muscles of the human body can produce forces that exceed the body's ability to withstand them. This can happen in extreme situations, such as during sudden or uncontrolled movements, or in situati... Oct 23, 2024 Baseball
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest Food could be your performance enemy! In recent years, the rise of gluten sensitivity and intolerance has become a significant health concern in the United States. A growing number of individuals are reporting digestive discomfort and gas... Oct 21, 2024 Baseball
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest Suggested chronological list 1. Medical & Physical Baseline Health History: - Pre-existing injuries, surgeries, & general health (e.g., asthma, allergies). - Physical Screening: Muscle imbalances, range of motion, joint stability... Oct 15, 2024 Baseball
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest Why Baseball Training Needs a Scientific Reboot! Baseball's Traditional Approach: Rigid and Overly Simplified Baseball is a sport steeped in tradition, with standardized practices dominating most coaching programs. Many coaches adopt a single approa... Oct 12, 2024 Baseball
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest Players should not be at the service of a technique! Perceptions in Coaching: Reality vs. Interpretation Perception isn’t just a passive intake of reality; it’s an active process of selection, decoding, and interpretation that varies between individuals... Oct 7, 2024 Baseball
Motor Preferences Experts, David Genest The Myth of Ground Force and Kinetic Chains: Why These Outdated Theories Are Holding Your Athletes Back In the world of sports science and biomechanics, the concepts of ground force and kinetic chains have been widely accepted as cornerstones of athletic performance. Coaches and athletes alike have been... Oct 3, 2024 Baseball
