393 – Reconciling Differential Learning and External Focus of Attention Findings

How can we reconcile the findings from the large body of research on focus of attention instructions (which has shown a clear benefit for an external focus over an internal one) and the findings from Differential Learning studies (which frequently employ internal instructions)?   Articles: External Focus or Differential Learning: Is There an Additive Effect on Learning a Futsal Goal Kick? Superiority of external attentional focus for motor performance and learning: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses.   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Subscribe in iOS/Apple Subscribe in Anroid/Google   Support the podcast and receive bonus content   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies – Shake\Some Action Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com