It makes sense to me that a proficiency based practice would be more focused than a (pick a number) time based or repetitions based practice. That being said - I wonder if it would be even better to break down a skill into small bites and be proficient at one piece of the puzzle before linking it to the next piece of the puzzle.
I definitely think so, Renee. I'm glad you mentioned this.
For example, I'm back to practicing my bunny hops, and it's clear that I need to get better at a snappy high manual for the launch motion. So I've broken that one element down further into 4 other elements, each of which I plan to turn into a proficiency-based practice goal.
I want to work on my timing on my 3/4 pedal stroke for getting up and over an obstacle.
Give me your thoughts on this Griff -I think I want to practice compression to lift (3/4 pedal stroke)to track stand and stall in a trackstand as I often end up with my handlebars turned and then off my intended line of travel.
So if I am consciously controlling or directing the handlebars into a track stand maybe I can start getting some insight into how I am losing control in that part of the puzzle. Whaddya think?
I see you have access to the RLC membership group on Facebook and have posted there in the past a few times. Are you comfortable posting there about this? If so, we could coordinate the timing of when you publish it so that I could more likely be the first to reply.
Also, Ryan has a free video on the 3/4 pedal stroke on Vimeo in case you need a refresher on the technique:
It makes sense to me that a proficiency based practice would be more focused than a (pick a number) time based or repetitions based practice. That being said - I wonder if it would be even better to break down a skill into small bites and be proficient at one piece of the puzzle before linking it to the next piece of the puzzle.
I definitely think so, Renee. I'm glad you mentioned this.
For example, I'm back to practicing my bunny hops, and it's clear that I need to get better at a snappy high manual for the launch motion. So I've broken that one element down further into 4 other elements, each of which I plan to turn into a proficiency-based practice goal.
Do you have an example from your practice?
I want to work on my timing on my 3/4 pedal stroke for getting up and over an obstacle.
Give me your thoughts on this Griff -I think I want to practice compression to lift (3/4 pedal stroke)to track stand and stall in a trackstand as I often end up with my handlebars turned and then off my intended line of travel.
So if I am consciously controlling or directing the handlebars into a track stand maybe I can start getting some insight into how I am losing control in that part of the puzzle. Whaddya think?
Renee, that is a very good example.
I'm not able to provide skills coaching here since I don't have my own insurance. However, since you're a member of RLC, I can coach you there.
Might you be willing to post your question in one of the 3/4 pedal stroke lessons?
I don’t have full access on RLC. I don’t carry a full membership on the site just access to courses I bought.
Renee, ahh, I didn't realize that!
I see you have access to the RLC membership group on Facebook and have posted there in the past a few times. Are you comfortable posting there about this? If so, we could coordinate the timing of when you publish it so that I could more likely be the first to reply.
Also, Ryan has a free video on the 3/4 pedal stroke on Vimeo in case you need a refresher on the technique:
https://vimeo.com/122270835
Let's collaborate further on this via email or private messaging