Congratulations @MSAHoops on three-peating as our D-II state boys 🏀 champions! They beat @hoops_fcs 63-55 in the Cardinals' first tournament playing up in D-II; it's the Mavericks' fifth title overall!

One of the biggest mistakes coaches make.... Trying to correct an error by giving a solution. In this study, they had two groups. Group 1: Given a solution to fix their error. Group 2: Told to exaggerate their error. Then did a swing with no instruction. Group 2 had better results and a better retention rate. Why? As a coach we want to give the solution because: 1. They feel helpful and they genuine think they're helping. 2. It seems like the fastest way to get an effect. However the brain doesn't work that way. We learn best by working to solve the problem. So by leaning into an error the athlete experiences the incorrect technique to a more exaggerated degree. Then they are able to self correct. In other words: they felt the incorrect technique and self-regulated into the correct technique. This is more effective because they worked to come up with solution. I use this example often but if I give you the asnwer to a math problem -- you may be able to tell me that specific math problem answer but it doesn't make you better at math! You won't be any better off with another problem. If I make you solve it-- you get better at math and will be better off if I give you a problem you've never seen before. And that is how we come to the crux of learning -- giving an environment that allows the athlete to solve a problem, struggle...fail, and self-regulate to find the solution. How can you apply this to training?