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Inter-Brain Neural Couplings During Table Tennis Doubles
Weixia Zhang1, Hangguo Yang2, Mengbi Yang3
1Department of Physical Education, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, China.
Psych Journal
|April 21, 2026
Summary
Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) hyperscanning revealed synchronized brain activity in table tennis players during joint anticipation. This suggests a neural foundation for effective team cooperation.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Sports Science
- Cognitive Neuroscience
Background:
- Understanding neural mechanisms of cooperation is crucial in team sports.
- Interpersonal synchrony is linked to social interaction and performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate neural synchronization during joint anticipation in table tennis doubles.
- To identify brain regions involved in cooperative anticipation.
Main Methods:
- fNIRS-based hyperscanning was employed to measure brain activity in pairs of table tennis players.
- Inter-brain synchronization was analyzed during a joint anticipation task compared to a resting state.
Main Results:
- Increased synchronization in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and pars triangularis was observed during joint anticipation.
- These findings suggest enhanced neural coupling between players during cooperative anticipation.
Conclusions:
- fNIRS hyperscanning provides insights into the neural underpinnings of team coordination.
- Synchronized neural activity in specific brain regions may facilitate efficient player cooperation in dynamic team environments.
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