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Ryosuke Shinkai^1,2,3, Shintaro Ando^1,4,5, Yuki Nonaka^1,6,7

¹Institute of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba, Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.

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Area of Science:

Sports Science
Human Movement Science
Perception and Motor Control

Background:

Understanding gaze behavior is crucial for optimizing performance in fast-paced sports like table tennis.
Previous research has explored visual strategies, but detailed analysis of gaze patterns during forehand rallies is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the gaze behavioral patterns of skilled table tennis players during forehand rallies.
To determine the relationship between gaze fixation, saccadic eye movements, and rally success.

Main Methods:

Utilized eye-tracking technology to record gaze targets and saccadic eye movements in collegiate male table tennis players (n=7).
Participants performed forehand rallies at controlled tempos (100, 120, 150 bpm) with a metronome.
Data collected across 30 strokes per tempo condition.

Main Results:

Players fixated on the ball during approach only 40% of the time.
Gaze shifted from the ball towards the opponent's side of the court after initial ball tracking.
Saccadic eye movements were frequently directed towards the opponent and the opposite side of the court.

Conclusions:

Skilled players prioritize observing the opponent's motion over continuous ball tracking during forehand rallies.
Directing gaze and saccades towards the opponent's side appears to be a critical visual strategy for effective play.
These findings offer insights into the perceptual-motor skills underlying expert performance in table tennis.