University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
PSY 409 | Advanced Sport Psychology
Academic year:

2023
Views:

193

Pages:

2
Author:

Jithin J. I.

FOSTERING THE DETECTION OF UNEXPECTED OPPORTUNITIES IN SPORTS missing unexpected opportunities (Memmert & Furley, 2007).  Coaches aiming for creativity and awareness of unexpected chances should minimize tactical instructions.  For children under 10, external instructions should be kept to a minimum due to their higher susceptibility to inattentional blindness (Memmert & Furley, 2007). I. Introduction  Detection of unexpected opportunities is vital in sports.  Inattentional blindness research indicates various situational factors influence detection.  Different actors in a sport game can play a role in increasing the probability of noticing unexpected opportunities. IV. Role of Players  Research shows that personality traits and individual cognitive abilities cannot reliably predict the detection of unexpected objects across different situations (Bredemeier & Simons, 2012; Kreitz et al., 2015a, 2015b).  Training basic cognitive abilities for this purpose is ineffective.  Expectations strongly influence the detection of additional objects.  If objects, persons, or situations are expected, inattentional blindness is less likely to occur (Downing et al., 2004; Kreitz et al., 2015a, 2015b).  Players should always be aware that unexpected situations and opportunities can arise alongside common and well-practiced scenarios during a game. II. Role of Unmarked Teammates  Unmarked teammates need to be aware of their potential to be overlooked, especially when they become free unexpectedly.  Even if the passer looks at them, it doesn't guarantee conscious perception.  Recommending the use of salient gestures (e.g., hand waving) to draw the passer's attention (Beanland & Pammer, 2010; Memmert, 2006). III. Role of Coaches   Coaches can influence players' attentional focus through instructions. Clear action and tactical instructions may narrow players' focus and increase the chance of  Broadening attention to anticipate unexpected chances can enhance awareness. V. Conclusion  Detecting opportunities is success in sports. unexpected crucial for  Unmarked teammates can use salient gestures to draw attention.  Coaches should balance instructions to avoid narrowing players' focus excessively.  Players should cultivate a mindset of anticipating unexpected opportunities to broaden their attention and improve awareness.