This paper presents a general model of the cognitive processes involved in each play
situation of soccer at the elite level. Theoretically the model draws on general frameworks …

The purpose of this study was to analyse the scanning behaviour of elite youth football
players across different playing positions and age groups during high-level matches. Data …

Visual perception in football (“soccer” in the US) is increasingly becoming a key area of
interest for researchers and practitioners. This exploratory case study investigated a sub-set …

The recruitment of athletes with limited resources is a global problem in professional sports.
In US Major League Baseball, the experience of the Oakland Athletics' general manager in …

Decision-making in team sports necessitates monitoring multiple performers located at
different distances (ie, viewing eccentricities) from a critical information source. The …

Elite youth players' decision-making skills are considered important predictors of adult
performance in soccer. The presentation of 360° videos in head-mounted displays offers …

Scanning is an important perceptual skill that enables football players to gather information
about opponents, teammates and the environment in real-time. This study investigated …

OBJECTIVE: Visual exploratory activities (VEA) refer to head and body movements that
soccer players make prior to receiving the ball to discover possibilities for action. The current …

Sport science research has done little to elaborate on the cognitive factors that turn a
collection of individual players into a coordinated elite team. The purpose of this paper is to …

Although active exploration of environmental information is essential for specifying one's
action opportunities in team sports, knowledge about the relationship between visual …