
Teaching vs. Training: When to do What
Last week, I wrote about the difference between learning/teaching (changing a motor pattern) and training (refining a motor pattern). Understanding the textbook definitions is only the first step, however. I believe it's just as important to know when to teach and train, and furthermore, to understand the role of the coach and player in each of these situations. To decide what to do, there are a few questions we can ask ourselves. Where is the skill on the skill acquisition p