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Quiet Eye is a period of extended visual attention that helps in optimizing the control and execution of motor skills, particularly in high-pressure situations or tasks that require precise movements. It is reported to improve outcomes in various tasks requiring visual Attention.
Experts had a QE duration on average that was roughly 62% longer than non-experts.
Joan Vickers, the originator of QE theory observed gaze patterns of free throw shots, finding expert players maintained longer final fixation before beginning their movements, compared to non-expert players.
Thought
I wonder how much of this is that inward gaze, being in your head - rather than fixation on the task.
QE measurement variables
- location (focus and perception) - the point where cognitive attention is directed.
- duration (attentional sustainment) - QE period essentially reflected the time for organizing the neural networks and visual parameters that govern the orientation and control of visual attention.
- onset (preparation and anticipation) - cognitive focus prior to commencement of motor task.
- offset (attentional disengagement) - when attention is removed from the critical object or location.
In 2011, an experiment was conducted to improve visual tracking and performance of athletes by using QE training sessions. Participants were divided into a control group and a training group. The training group participated in 30-minute video feedback sessions that focused on their gaze behaviour when passing the ball. As a result, the training group experienced an increase in QE duration and a faster shot movement time. Their shooting accuracy improved from 63% in the pre-test to 77% in the post-test. This improvement may be attributed to the effectiveness of Quiet Eye training in directing attention to crucial environmental areas, thereby facilitating more efficient motor execution.