The following may seem off topic [to this site] but I think otherwise. Over the yrs. there has been some discussion of implicit vs. explicit learning in the context of swinging/throwing.
Though not exactly synonymous with this bifurcation [but related] is the notion of internal vs. external focus.
Wulf et al argue that an internal focus is superior to external focus. I disagree. Simply put...."it depends" [a Mel Siff quote that does apply in this context I think]
Wulf et al argue that an internal focus is superior to external focus. I disagree. Simply put...."it depends" [a Mel Siff quote that does apply in this context I think]
The following ex. ---that comes from drummer Marco Minnemann and bassist Mohini Dey---is an example of a learning process which COMBINES implicit/explicit learning and internal/external focus.
"Konnakol" is an EXPLICIT Indian method by which one learns rhythms via a type of counting method. Which Mohini is using here. Marco is keeping up, so to speak, due to the fact that he has spent thousands of hrs. practicing ----EXPLICITLY ---all kinds of sticking patterns.
In other words he has learned [and so has Mohini] EXPLICIT RULES as regards rhythms/movements. These explicit rules become internalized over time [implicit learning]. Such that he does NOT need to think [explicitly ]about the movements.
Thus, in this ex. he only needs external focus, i.e., reacting to and working with the rhythms/structure of this specific musical construct.
Said another way: He is expert at doing this kind of manipulation of mind/body in this context due to spending thousands of hrs. learning both explicit rules and internal focus [the latter amounting to knowing he needs to move EXACTLY LIKE THIS in time and space].
And developing precise feedback [audio and metronomic feedback] to check his precision.
ALL of what I said above, can be variously and creatively applied to learning how to develop better throwing/swinging. I know this not just theoretically but empirically [yes I have tried to apply these thoughts to teaching hitters/pitchers].
And for those who may not know I have variously practiced playing drums for over 50 yrs. Thousands of hrs. --both practicing and listening to many drummers over that time.
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