Should we try to teach absolutely every movement and then coach it ? Or should we allow the student the joy of discovery through exploring their own movements and capabilities ? There’s a real worry about them getting it wrong. My thought on that is …” What is wrong ? ”
There must be spontaneity, a joy and anticipation in movement, a true sense of discovery of skill and training, not a programmed robotic approach.
We’re too mechanical and not enough bio.
It’s been my experience working with students and athletes at all levels, in a wide variety of settings and contexts, that people will find their own best way of doing something if they are put into a position where they have to adapt.
Each student/athlete has their own unique movement signature. It is their stamp, their personal interpretation of the skill. They are very adaptable. We need to encourage this approach, much like the art of improv. That’s exactly our approach in our Play Craft | Physical Creative Workshops.
I’ve written a few post on this here: