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"The Ultimate Basketball Training Hack: How Cognitive Motor Dual-Task Training Can Improve Your Decision-Making and Reaction Time" What is Cognitive Motor Dual Task Training?  Cognitive-motor dual-task training is a type of training that involves combining cognitive tasks with motor tasks. The purpose of this type of training is to challenge an individual's ability to perform both tasks simultaneously, which can improve their overall performance in complex tasks that require both cognitive and motor skills. In cognitive-motor dual-task training, an individual is required to perform a motor task (such as dribbling a basketball) while also completing a cognitive task (such as solving a math problem or responding to visual stimuli). The cognitive task can be designed to challenge the individual's attention, decision-making, or working memory, which can improve their ability to perform under pressure and in complex situations. This type of training is commonly used in spo...

The Yips and Twisties: How Cognitive Impairment Can Lead to a Complete Loss of Skills in Athletes Professional athletes operate with a high degree of mental and physical prowess, but that isn’t always the case. Major athletes  can run into an unexplained loss of skill with absolutely no notice. This unexplainable occurrence is known as the yips or the twisties, though it goes by various names in different sports circles. In this article, we will explore this unusual occurrence and what athletes can do to overcome and avoid these challenges. Cognitive Impairment and Loss of Skills In sports psychology, this is a fairly well-documented occurrence. However, it does raise more questions than it generally answers. A high performing athlete can suddenly find themselves operating on the same level as a beginner suddenly and without warning. Skills that at one point could be performed seamlessly now become nearly impossible to pull off. As you will learn later this is not under the conscio...

"Train Your Brain, Rule the Court: The Impact of Cognitive-Motor Training on Basketball Performance" Hey Neuro Beast Nation! I love watching the NBA playoffs every year because gives me an appreciation of the unique combination of cognitive motor skills that these athletes have. They have the ability to make split second decisions while moving at fast speeds in ever changing environments. With this demand placed on these athletes there is no wonder why cognitive-motor training has been gaining popularity as a way to enhance performance on the court. That's why I'm excited to discuss the findings of a study that investigated the effects of cognitive-motor training on anticipatory brain functions and sport performance in semi-elite basketball players. The study, which included 20 semi-elite basketball players, showed that a 6-week cognitive-motor training program can improve anticipatory brain functions and sport performance in basketball players. The cognitive-motor tr...