CONNECTING OUR EYES, BRAIN, AND BODY CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE
A Guide To Multiple Object Tracking & Visual Concentration In Sports
Leveraging this skill can give you a winning edge in almost every sport
Multiple target tracking and the related visual concentration ability are important skills for any athlete to master in order to be successful in their sport. It allows them to track the movements of multiple opponents at once and anticipate their opponent’s moves. This can be especially beneficial in team sports such as soccer, basketball, and hockey, where athletes must be aware of the movements of multiple opponents in order to make the most effective plays.
The importance of concentration
Another skill that goes hand in hand with multiple target tracking is the ability to concentrate on visual information. Commonly available tests of multiple target tracking (sometimes termed multiple object tracking or MOT) require very sustained visual concentration in order to follow the moving targets correctly and complete the testing task.
Being able to track multiple targets can also help athletes in individual sports, such as tennis, golf, and even running. In these sports, athletes must…
