Abstract:Shooting is a sport dominated by psychological factors. Hence, disturbing the shooter’s sensory function during aiming will seriously affect his psychological state and shooting performance. Electroencephalograph (EEG) measurements of 30 skilled marksmen in the shooting preparation stage under noisy disturbance, weak light, and normal conditions were recorded. Therefore, the differences in neural mechanisms in the shooter’s brain during shooting aiming in different disturbance conditions were explored using an… Show more
Background: Performance in shooting sports is influenced by various factors. Examining different dimensions can help in identifying talent in this sport and lead to a better estimate of performance. The purpose of this research was to determine the importance of anthropometric, physiological, physical, and psychological indicators on the performance of elite shooters.
Method: This study employed a correlation design as a predictive and applied research method. Participants were selected from among 20 to 40-year-old male elite shooters from the Islamic Republic of Iran who had at least ten years of air rifle shooting experience and were members of the national shooting teams. A targeted sampling approach was used, and 47 shooters were selected. Participants completed a 30-trial test, with their scores used as a measure of success. Anthropometric, physiological, physical, and psychological fitness evaluations were conducted, and statistical tests were used to identify and prioritize the factors that were most effective in the obtained scores.
Results: The findings of this study suggest that heart rate per minute, reaction time, interpersonal skills, strength, central stability, emotion control, focus recovery, self-talk, and relaxation were the most important indicators in the shooter's performance.
Conclusion: This study highlights the multifaceted nature of shooter performance and identifies specific indicators that can be targeted for improvement. By addressing these factors, coaches, trainers, and athletes can work to optimize shooter performance and achieve better results in shooting sports.
Background: Performance in shooting sports is influenced by various factors. Examining different dimensions can help in identifying talent in this sport and lead to a better estimate of performance. The purpose of this research was to determine the importance of anthropometric, physiological, physical, and psychological indicators on the performance of elite shooters.
Method: This study employed a correlation design as a predictive and applied research method. Participants were selected from among 20 to 40-year-old male elite shooters from the Islamic Republic of Iran who had at least ten years of air rifle shooting experience and were members of the national shooting teams. A targeted sampling approach was used, and 47 shooters were selected. Participants completed a 30-trial test, with their scores used as a measure of success. Anthropometric, physiological, physical, and psychological fitness evaluations were conducted, and statistical tests were used to identify and prioritize the factors that were most effective in the obtained scores.
Results: The findings of this study suggest that heart rate per minute, reaction time, interpersonal skills, strength, central stability, emotion control, focus recovery, self-talk, and relaxation were the most important indicators in the shooter's performance.
Conclusion: This study highlights the multifaceted nature of shooter performance and identifies specific indicators that can be targeted for improvement. By addressing these factors, coaches, trainers, and athletes can work to optimize shooter performance and achieve better results in shooting sports.
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