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VISION SKILLS

HELP PLAYERS

IN WINNING GAMES

t is always encouraged for people
of all ages to be more physically
Iactive. Engaging in an energetic
activity keeps the mind and body
healthy, and makes one feel refreshed
and vigorous. Playing a sport, in
particular, is a great way to keep the
energy levels up and simultaneously
enjoy an adrenaline-induced
environment. Besides running,
tackling, jumping, throwing, bending
etc, there is one specific aspect that
a player of any degree of sport-
maturity requires, i.e vision skills.
The term ‘vision’ constitutes a lot
more than just seeing clearly. Many
inter-related factors like peripheral
vision, eye-foot coordination etc play
a significant role in the accuracy of a It is to be noted that 60% of the external information captured by the
player’s performance.
eyes is then sent to the muscular and skeletal systems of the body. One’s
visual abilities have a direct impact on their motor skills and the good
news is that the impact of visual abilities on the body can be improved
with consistent training. From robust hand-to-eye coordination to depth
perception, all players, in particular, require some distinct capabilities to
play a game optimally. Read on to know more about the visual prowess
required for players, and how they contribute to improving their game,
much more than one usually credits them for.
EYE-TO-HAND COORDINATION

FIG: This is one of the necessary skills that is required to play any physical
PERIPHERAL
VISION sport. The synchronisation of the player’s hands, feet, and body as a

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