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Influence of Ball Reception on Visual Tracking Performance of Soccer Players in a Virtual Reality Multiple-Player-Tracking Task

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The multitasking aspect of soccer is rarely considered to study the relationship between expertise and visual attention. This study examined the ability of 24 soccer players to visually track teammates and opponents in simulated game situations within a CAVE, with or without the requirement to intercept a virtual ball. No significant decrease in visual tracking performance was observed when an actual motor interception was required. Additionally, no significant differences were found between participants competing at the national level and those at lower levels. Further research is needed to better understand how visual attention contributes to expertise in soccer.

Source: IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces Abstracts and Workshops (VRW)

DOI: 10.1109/vrw66409.2025.00259

Authors: Alexandre Vu, Anthony Sorel, Benoit Bideau, Richard Kulpa

Institutions: Institut national de recherche en sciences et technologies du numérique, Université Rennes 2, Laboratoire Mouvement Sport Santé

Language: English

Topic: Sport Psychology and Performance

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4409761323

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