In this episode of the Finding the Edge, we explore the age old pitching debate about velocity and command. The question is can we train command? If so what does it look like to develop command using ecological principles?

00:00 Introduction and Hosts Introduction

00:05 Velocity vs Command: The Eternal Debate

00:23 Analyzing Walk Rates and Team Performance

02:08 Year-to-Year and In-Season Walk Rate Correlations

03:56 Ecological Perspective on Command Development

12:02 Understanding Fatigue and Its Impact on Command

20:26 Exploring Variability in Pitching Mechanics

33:27 Balancing Exploration and Execution in Training

38:41 The Role of Weighted Training in Skill Adaptation

39:28 Exploration and Training Residuals in Skill Development

41:41 The Importance of Intentional Exploration

48:06 Guiding Exploration Through Structured Activities

54:30 Balancing Routine and Adaptability

59:42 Ecological Approach to Improving Command

01:13:31 Varying implements to Enhance Command

01:16:59 Final Thoughts on Command and Attention

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In this episode, we explore the role of exit velocity in baseball and moving beyond one dimensional evaluations towards the use of an ecological approach. We discuss the importance of context and the athlete-environment relationship with regard to what the game rewards as being our level of analysis.

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00:00 Introduction

01:16 Debating the Value of Exit Velocity

02:00 The Role of Analytics in Baseball

04:48 Balancing Analytics with Ecological Approaches

08:02 Contextualizing Data in Baseball

24:13 Pitching Strategies and Analytics

37:14 Affordances and Hitting Strategies

39:28 Ecological Approach in Sports

39:45 Affordances and Athletic Performance

40:39 Impact of Field Conditions

41:00 The Role of Launch Angle and Exit Velocity

41:44 Adapting to Changing Conditions

42:16 Top Spin Line Drives vs. Backspin

44:15 Ecological Dynamics in Coaching

45:17 Skill Adaptation and Analytics

47:30 Practical Applications in Coaching

57:22 Challenge Points and Training Intensity

01:13:18 Mental Approach and Player Confidence

01:17:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of Finding the Edge podcast, we delve into the process-oriented vs results-oriented dichotomy. We discuss the importance of a principled-based approach, developing adaptable athletes, pitch calling strategies, and creating effective practice environments. Emphasizing the need for athletes to balance conviction with adaptability, we explore how these elements come together for successful performance.

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In this episode we discussion the core principles of transfer of training for skill development. How do we develop skill and have the things we do in practice transfer to the game? We delve into the importance of understanding and applying ecological dynamics concepts such as the constraint-led approach and representative learning design to develop skills that transfer to the game. 

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In this episode we dive into the concept of skilled intentionality with regards to the pitcher-batter interaction. We explore how intention shapes a player's behavior and performance, the importance of perceiving relevant information within the game (becoming attuned) and being calibrated is the basis for successful performance outcomes. We also discuss practical training strategies and the nuances of guiding player intentions.

00:00 Introduction and Recap

00:12 Understanding Skilled Intentionality

02:13 Pitcher-Hitter Dynamics

04:47 Intent and Self-Organization

07:01 Heuristics and Intent in Sports

14:15 Affordances and Calibration

25:31 Practical Applications in Coaching

37:29 Pitching Strategies and Hitter Disruption

37:44 Boxing Analogy for Pitch Sequencing

39:15 The Concept of Attunement

40:02 Higher Order Variables in Sports

44:54 What is the specifying information and high order variables in hitting?

57:21 Pitching and Hitting Strategies

58:26 Training Environments and Adaptability

01:08:09 Guiding Athletes Through Questions

01:10:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Finding the Edge Podcast, we explore the fundamentals of ecological dynamics and its application for baseball. We discuss the mutual relationship between athletes and their environment, the importance of variability and attunement to specifying information, and the idea of skilled intentionality. The conversation touches on player autonomy, collaborative coaching, and how ecological dynamics can lead to better transfer of training from practice to game scenarios.

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This episode we had on Zach Jungles, Jared Slater, and Rob Blanc on to discuss their personal experiences utilizing Square 1 with their athletes. Zach Jungles is a strength coach who has worked with athletes from the high school level to the professional level. He and Jared Slater will be teaming up to bring Square 1 to the Charleston, South Carolina area soon! Rob Blanc works remotely with many baseball players nationally and works in the health and wellness industry overseeing multiple health and wellness facilities.

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On this episode we had on Kyle Dupic who recently was hired at Wartburg College as their new co-pitching coach. Kyle has spent the past 7 years coaching at the high school level. He has more recently been diving into applying an ecological approach to pitching and we had him on the podcast to discuss his coaching experience with this new approach.

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In this episode we had on Jared Slater a sports performance coach who go

In this episode we have on former guest of the show Max Bay. Max most recently worked for the Huston Astros in their R&D department. In this episode Max advocates for the use of mix effects models for gaining deeper insights for player evaluations and development.