Imitation Does Not Equal Replication
Feb 28, 2026
Why Copying/Patterning Fails
High-level athletes often copy surface form.
They copy:
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Posture
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Muscle tone
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External mechanics
But they do not copy:
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Internal load timing
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Axial spiral sequencing
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Elastic recoil
Because those are not visible unless you know how to see them.
That’s a real issue in sports training. Surface imitation ≠ internal replication.