Expert and novice soccer goalkeepers’ visual perception: a practical-coaching approach eye-tracking
One of the most important determinants of effectiveness in sports is a high level of visual perception as a leading decision-making factor. Two groups of soccer goalkeepers of 30 people each (A – seniors, 22.5 ± 2.25 years; B – novices, 15.40 ± 1.22 years) were studied. Eye-tracking glasses (Tobii Glasses 2) were used for the study. Three attempts were made to take a shot on goal in a fragment of a two-on-one play, after a pass and after a centring. Experienced (A) focused their gaze – after the pass – mainly on the ball, and in the next phase mainly on ...