“Kick it like Ronaldo”: a cross-sectional study of focus of attention effects during learning of a soccer knuckle ball free kick technique

摘要: The aim of this study was to investigate whether soccer free kick training improves the knuckle ball technique adolescent and adult male players after a three week period using either internal or external focus attention instructions. Much evidence has been gathered in literature showing that an (i.e., on movement effects) is more effective than movements themselves) during learning. In present study, 56 (20 adolescents 36 adults) completed program for which attentional (internal vs. external) manipulated. Results indicated group showed greater improvements compared group. These findings therefore provide further support advantages instructions skill acquisition show remains true prolonged periods.