title: Effect of Different Evasion Maneuvers on Anticipation and Visual Behavior in Elite Rugby League Players.
abstract: This study examined the anticipation and visual behavior of elite rugby league players during two different evasion maneuvers (side- and split-steps). Participants (N = 48) included elite rugby league players (n = 38) and controls (n = 10). Each participant watched videos consisting of side- and split-steps, and anticipation of movement and eye behavior were measured. No significant differences between the groups or evasion maneuvers were found. The split-step was significantly harder to predict. Elite players appeared to spend more time viewing the torso and mid-region of the body compared with the controls.
authors.affiliation: 1 Victoria University.
authors.forename: Jonathan D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Connor
authors.affiliation: 2 University of South Australia.
authors.forename: Robert G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Crowther
authors.affiliation: 3 James Cook University.
authors.forename: Wade H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Sinclair
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D054874:Athletic Performance / Q000502:physiology*; D005538:Football; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014785:Vision, Ocular / Q000502:physiology*; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: eye tracking; prediction; stepping