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A note on issues in recent work on one-hand catching
1Department of Physical Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 62901, USA.
Journal of Motor Behavior
|December 1, 1986
Summary
This study examines the complexities of one-hand catching, highlighting key empirical issues. It emphasizes the need to consider the hand
Area of Science:
- Motor control and biomechanics
- Human movement science
- Sports science
Background:
- Critically evaluates Whiting's (1986) framework on one-hand catching.
- Identifies empirical gaps in understanding the skill.
- Highlights the importance of hand dynamics in catching.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address empirical issues in one-hand catching research.
- To analyze the components of one-hand catching.
- To investigate the relationship between position and grasp errors.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of existing literature.
- Identification of key variables in one-hand catching.
- Examination of error types in motor skills.
Main Results:
- One-hand catching involves distinct components.
- Position and grasp errors are not independent.
- Skill specificity is a crucial factor.
Conclusions:
- Further research is needed to clarify the components of one-hand catching.
- The interdependence of errors requires specific consideration in analysis.
- Understanding skill specificity is vital for effective training.