Thinking Outside the Block: External Focus of Attention Improves Reaction Times and Movement Preparation Times in Collegiate Track Sprinters

Thinking Outside the Block: External Focus of Attention Improves Reaction Times and Movement Preparation Times in Collegiate Track Sprinters

While focusing attention on external cues (EF) has been shown to enhance performance track and field coaches tend to provide instructions that promote internal focus of attention (IF) during block starts. The aims of this study were to determine: (1) whether promoting EF versus IF would improve reac...

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Main Authors: Attila J. Kovacs, Garrett F. Miles, Harsimran S. Baweja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Sports
Subjects:
motor control strategies
attentional focus
electromyography
reaction time
muscle activation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/6/4/120

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