Citation

Müller S, Abernethy B. Res. Q. Exerc. Sport 2012; 83(2): 175-187.

Affiliation

School of Chiropractic and Sports Science, Murdoch University. S.Muller@murdoch.edu.au

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22808703

Abstract

Expert performers in striking sports can hit objects moving at high speed with incredible precision. Exceptionally well developed anticipation skills are necessary to cope with the severe constraints on interception. In this papr we provide a review of the empirical evidence regarding expert interception in striking sports and propose a preliminary model of expert anticipation. Central to the review and the model is the notion that the visual information used to guide the sequential phases of the striking action is systematically different between experts and nonexperts. Knowing the factors that contribute to expert anticipation, and how anticipation may guide skilled performance in striking sports, has practical implications for assessment and training across skill levels.

Language: en