Avoid the Irrelevant
Copy This, Not That
What Max is talking about is a no-no for strength coaches, yet they do it all the time.
The worst part? Players are doing it to themselves on the ice/field/court too.
Trying to copy McDavid’s technique to perfection is going to make you regress.
Coaches should not be in the business of taking athletes backward and players shouldn’t self-inflict this kind of damage to their development.
Don’t interrupt your player development compounding by trying to copy the technique of others.
The best 3 point shooters in the NBA don’t all shoot with the same form and posture as Steph Curry.
The best one-timers in hockey all look different.
You have unique talents and a unique body.
Leverage that from where you are now.
If you want to study them, study the principles of a great one-timer.
Don’t copy their homework, learn how to think through the principles of what makes a good shot.