What is it about?
This study explores how long air pistol shooters keep their eyes focused on the target before pulling the trigger, a skill known as the "quiet eye". By comparing a beginner, an experienced shooter, and an expert, we found that more skilled athletes kept their gaze steady for a longer time. This suggests that quiet eye duration is closely linked to performance level, even in young athletes. The findings highlight the importance of focused visual attention in shooting sports and suggest that this could be a useful way to measure skill development.
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Why is it important?
In precision sports like air pistol shooting, even small improvements in focus can make a big difference in performance. This study shows that longer quiet eye durations are linked to higher skill levels, even in young athletes, suggesting that this visual focus is a key part of becoming an expert. By studying this skill, coaches and athletes can potentially improve performance more effectively. It also offers a scientific way to track progress and identify talent in shooting and similar sports.
Perspectives
With Yusuf Dikeç’s iconic stance during the Paris Olympics capturing global attention, air pistol shooting has gained tremendous popularity worldwide. I’m grateful to the athletes and coaches who generously contributed their time and expertise. Their dedication not only made this research possible but also inspired me throughout the journey. Personally, I have learned a great deal through this research about air pistol shooting.
Dr. İsmail Bayram
Technische Universitat Dresden
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This page is a summary of: COMPARISON OF QUIET EYE DURATION OF THREE DIFFERENT PERFORMANCE LEVEL ATHLETES IN AIR PISTOL SHOOTING: A PRELIMINARY RESEARCH REPORT, European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, December 2024, Open Access Publishing Group,
DOI: 10.46827/ejpe.v11i8.5730.
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