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Anticipation in sport.
Florian Loffing1, Rouwen Cañal-Bruland2
1Institute of Sport Science, University of Oldenburg, Ammerländer Heerstr. 114-118, 26111 Oldenburg, Germany.
Current Opinion in Psychology
|August 17, 2017
Summary
Skilled anticipation in sports psychology has advanced, but key questions remain. Future research should explore visual/motor experience, gaze variation, and contextual information
Area of Science:
- Sport Psychology
- Motor Control
- Cognitive Neuroscience
Background:
- Sport anticipation research has evolved significantly since the 1970s.
- Early studies established foundational knowledge on skilled anticipation and its development.
- Technological progress enables sophisticated investigation of complex anticipation-related questions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current state of sport anticipation research.
- To discuss recent advancements in addressing persistent challenges in the field.
- To propose future research directions and practical applications for sport anticipation.
Main Methods:
- This opinion paper synthesizes existing literature and recent findings.
- It critically examines the contributions of visual and motor experience.
- It analyzes variations in gaze behavior and the role of contextual information.
Main Results:
- Fundamental questions persist regarding the interplay of visual, motor, and contextual factors in anticipation.
- Understanding intraindividual and interindividual differences in gaze behavior is crucial.
- The integration of kinematic and non-kinematic cues influences performance.
Conclusions:
- Despite progress, a comprehensive understanding of sport anticipation requires further investigation.
- Future research should focus on the nuanced interaction of sensory information and experience.
- This work aims to guide future research and practical interventions in sport psychology.
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