Differences in Gaze Behavior Between Male and Female Elite Handball Goalkeepers During Penalty Throws.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent research suggests that an athlete's gaze behavior plays a significant role in expert sport performance. However, there is a lack of studies investigating sex differences in gaze behavior during technical and tactical actions.

Objectives

Therefore, the purpose of this study was to analyze the eye movements of elite female and male handball goalkeepers during penalty throws.

Methods

In total, 40 handball goalkeepers participated in the study (female: n = 20; male: n = 20). Eye movements were recorded during a series of five penalty throws in real-time conditions. The number of fixations and dwell time, including quiet eye, for selected areas of interest were recorded using a mobile eye-tracking system.

Results

Significant differenc

SUBMITTER: Jedziniak W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11940369 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature