Peripheral vision: an often underestimated factor in sports performance
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In most sports, important information is not always directly in front of us.
The ability to quickly detect movements located at the periphery of the visual field is a considerable advantage.
What is peripheral vision?
Peripheral vision allows us to perceive elements located around the main point of fixation.
She plays a major role in:
- football
- basketball
- tennis
- combat sports
- hockey
Why is it important?
An athlete who can better utilize their peripheral vision can:
- anticipate more quickly
- detect enemy movements
- identify the free spaces
- make more effective decisions
Can it be trained?
Yes.
Like other cognitive functions, peripheral vision can be stimulated by specific exercises.
The visual constraints generated by AnceFlex® stroboscopic glasses encourage the brain to make better use of all available information.
A decisive skill
At a high level, physical differences are often minimal.
The ability to quickly perceive and interpret one's environment then becomes a determining factor in performance.