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Seeing the game differently is a sign of development. As players improve, they notice more—and with better perception comes better action.

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Well-designed constraints create space for learning. They shape the problem, but they don’t remove the player’s freedom to solve it in their own way.

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The right constraint adjustment doesn’t just change behaviour, it changes awareness. It ‘spotlights’ information player could use to solve the problem

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If you’re clear about your intentions, you can adjust representativeness up or down. The key is being intentional, not random. This means being clear on the ‘why’ behind the tasks you are using

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If we want players to embrace uncertainty, we need to as well. Coaching isn’t about sticking to a rigid plan—it’s about adapting to what the game and players need.

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The goal isn’t to control every outcome. It’s to set the challenge, observe what emerges, and step in only when it adds value or the players need guidance

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It's really important to have a clear session intention for both the players AND the coach. This will act as a constraint for coaches as the decisions and adaptations they make should align with this intention

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Task simplification is not about removing challenge, it’s about managing complexity so players are able to engage effectively with the task