Effect of different evasion maneuvers on anticipation and visual behavior in elite rugby league players

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Connor, Jonathan D.;Crowther, Robert G.;Sinclair, Wade H.
Abstract

This study examined the anticipation and visual behavior of elite rugby league players during two different evasion maneuvers (side- and split-steps). Participants (N = 48) included elite rugby league players (n = 38) and controls (n = 10). Each participant watched videos consisting of side- and split-steps, and anticipation of movement and eye behavior were measured. No significant differences between the groups or evasion maneuvers were found. The split-step was significantly harder to predict. Elite players appeared to spend more time viewing the torso and mid-region of the body compared with the controls.

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Motor Control

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22

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1543-2696

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Human Kinetics

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10.1123/mc.2016-0034