title: Effect of handedness on gross motor skill acquisition in a novel sports skill task.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in performance and form scores between left and right-handers who observed a demonstration with their non-dominant hand. A lacrosse shot was demonstrated to 69 college-aged participants with equal representations on gender and handedness. Half of each group saw a left-handed demonstration while the other half saw a right-handed demonstration. Participants were assessed on accuracy and form. Results showed left-handers performed better than right-handers on accuracy and form and appeared to be able to glean important information from an opposite-handed demonstration in comparison to right-handers. Implications for teaching and future research possibilities are discussed.
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Parish
authors.forename: Priscilla
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Dwelly
authors.forename: Timothy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Baghurst
authors.forename: Cathy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Lirgg
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009048:Motor Skills / Q000502:physiology*; D015865:Racquet Sports / Q000193:education*