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Motor learning in golf-a systematic review.

Philipp Barzyk¹, Markus Gruber¹

¹Department of Sport Science, Human Performance Research Centre, University of Konstanz, Constance, Germany.

Frontiers in Sports and Active Living

|February 29, 2024

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This review of golf motor learning found that an external focus of attention, increased contextual interference, and errorless learning are superior strategies for skill acquisition. More research is needed to confirm these findings in advanced golfers.

Keywords:

motor control motor learning performance practice skill

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Motor Learning
Skill Acquisition

Background:

Golf demands complex motor skills requiring high precision.
Effective motor skill learning is critical for golf performance.
Various motor learning methods have been studied in golf.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on motor learning in golf.
To identify effective learning strategies for golf-specific motor skills.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of RCTs from three electronic databases.
Studies were grouped by learning strategies: cognitive training, practice scheduling, augmented feedback, implicit/explicit learning, and focus of attention.
Fifty-two RCTs met eligibility criteria.

Main Results:

Superior methods identified: external focus of attention, increasing contextual interference, and errorless learning.
No single best method for cognitive training or augmented feedback.
Key limitations include low statistical power and focus on novice putting tasks.

Conclusions:

Specific learning methods show superiority, but transferability to advanced players needs demonstration.
Future research should focus on practical recommendations for coaches and athletes.
Study designs should aim to bridge the gap between novice and advanced skill acquisition.