Constrain to Afford: Designing Effective Gaelic Football Practices

Allow your players take the opportunity to explore their own solutions to problems we face in games

The concept of "constrain to afford" offers a powerful lens through which to design more effective and game-realistic Gaelic football practices. I’m taking Gaelic Football examples here, but the principles remain for any sport, so don’t be afraid to read on.

Rooted in ecological dynamics, this approach emphasizes creating practice environments that shape…