Verbal-Motor Attention-Focusing Instructions Influence Kinematics and Performance on a Golf-Putting Task

Munzert, Jörn; Maurer, Heiko; Reiser, Mathias

doi:10.1080/00222895.2014.912197

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“…This was done by comparing their skill levels as defined in the 25 articles used for the study. Therefore, these findings will help promote the understanding of the development of skill required to achieve a certain kind of professionalism (Munzert et al, 2014). This is one of the first studies to analyse golf in terms of proficiency and the kinematics involved.…”

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Do Kinematic Study Assessments Improve Accuracy & Precision in Golf Putting? A Comparison between Elite and Amateur Golfers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Merry

Baker

Dutheil

et al. 2022

Physical Activity and Health

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Introduction:The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether kinematic assessments help to improve golf putting accuracy and precision, and increase the success rate of golf putts. Specifically, this study also investigated the differences in club head velocity and putter face angle at impact (°) between elite and amateur golfers.Methods: A total of 25 articles were used in this review. An initial, broad search of electronic databases including PubMed, SPORT discus, Scopus, Science Direct and Google Scholar was conducted for literature using the keywords "biomechanics" AND "golf putting". The total number of studies screened for this review was n = 897. Among these articles, only n = 63 were assessed for eligibility. The number of articles were reduced further to n = 25 and included in the qualitative and quantitative synthesis.Results: Out of the initial n = 897, n = 834 records were excluded. After the articles were assessed for eligibility, n = 17 articles were excluded for not meeting the inclusion criteria. The studies included demonstrated that kinematic approaches can help improve accuracy and precision of golf putts which help to increase the success rate of putts and reduce overall scoring. Elite golfers have a more accurate direction and face angle when compared to amateur golfers.

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“…unclear Munzert, Maurer & Reiser (2014) This study examined how varying the content of verbal-motor instructions and requesting an internal versus external focus influenced the kinematics and outcome of a golf putting task.…”

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Do Kinematic Study Assessments Improve Accuracy & Precision in Golf Putting? A Comparison between Elite and Amateur Golfers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Dutheil

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Physical Activity and Health

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“…Several studies have reported more favorable motor learning via external focus than when internal focus or control conditions are used [11,12]. External focus improves putting accuracy, kinematic parameters [13], and muscle activity as measured by electromyography (EMG) [14], as it smooths the putting motion and decreases muscle activity in the lower extremities. Less muscle activity is required to complete efficient movements.…”

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Application of Attention Focus in Rehabilitation to Promote Motor Performance and Motor Learning

Sawai¹,

Fujikawa²,

Yamamoto³

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Neurorehabilitation and Physical Therapy

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Attention focus plays an essential role in promoting motor performance and motor learning. There are two types of attention focus: internal focus and external focus. Internal focus refers to direct attention inside the body while external focus refers to direct attention outside the body. Several studies have reported that external focus positively affects motor performance and motor learning by promoting automatic control. The mechanisms of attention focus have been examined using electromyography (EMG), electroencephalography (EEG), and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). During rehabilitation, therapists promote patients’ movement acquisition and motor learning. This chapter reviews the application of attention focus in rehabilitation to promote motor performance and motor learning in patients.

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“…An example of implicit instruction would be to mention “imagine kicking a ball”, “to facilitate extension of the knee. ” 11 Explicit instruction is the process whereby participant’s attention is consciously directed toward an internal focus (participant’s own movement patterns); for example, stating to “ keep the knees over the toes” 11 Previous research suggests that implicit and explicit feedback could influence both immediate outcome and short-term changes in motor learning (Munzert et al 2014 ; Pascua et al 2014 ). Most neuromuscular ACL injury prevention programs contain explicit instructions for performing correct movement patterns while landing (e.g., position of trunk, hips, knees, and feet) (Noyes et al 2005 ).…”

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Implicit video feedback produces positive changes in landing mechanics

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BackgroundImplicit (IF) and explicit (EF) feedback are two motor learning strategies demonstrated to alter movement patterns. There is conflicting evidence on which strategy produces better outcomes. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of reduced IF and EF video feedback on lower extremity landing mechanics.MethodsThirty participants (24 ± 2 years, 1.7 ± 0.1 m, 70 ± 11 kg) were randomly assigned to three groups: IF (n = 10), EF (n = 10), and control (CG) (n = 10). They performed twelve box-drop jumps three times a week on the training sessions for six weeks. Only IF and EF groups received video feedback on the training sessions. IF was cued to focus their attention on the overall jump, while EF was cued to focus on position of their knees. 3D lower extremity biomechanics were tested on testing sessions with no feedback. All sessions were at least 24 h apart from another. Testing sessions included baseline testing (pretest), testing after 3 training sessions with 100% feedback (pst1), testing after 6 training sessions with 33.3% feedback (pst2), testing after 6 training sessions with 16.6% feedback (Pst3), and testing 1 month after with no feedback (retention – ret). ANOVA compared differences between groups and time at initial contact and peak for hip flexion (HF, °) and abduction angle (HA, °), hip abduction moment (HAM, Nm/kgm), knee flexion (KF, °) and abduction angle (KA, °), knee abduction moment (KAM, Nm/kgm) and VGRF (N) (p < 0.05).ResultsA significant main effect for group was found between IF and EF groups for HA (IF = − 6.7 ± 4; EF = − 9.4 ± 4.1) and KAM (IF = 0.05 ± 0.2; EF = − 0.07 ± 0.2) at initial contact, and peaks HA (IF = − 3.5 ± 4.5; EF = − 7.9 ± 4.7) and HAM (IF = 1.1 ± 0.6; EF = 0.9 ± 0.4). A significant main effect for time at initial contact for HF (pre = 32.4 ± 3.2; pst2 = 36.9 ± 3.2; pst3 = 37.9 ± 3.7; ret. = 34.1 ± 3.7), HAM (pre = 0.1 ± 0.1; pst1 = 0.04 ± 0.1; pst3 = 0.1 ± 0.01), KA (pre = 0.7 ± 1.1; pst1 = 0.2 ± 1.2; pst3 = 1.7 ± 1), and KAM (pre = 0.003 ± 0.1; pst3 = 0.01 ± 0.1) was found.Discussion/conclusionWe found that implicit feedback produced positive changes in landing mechanics while explicit feedback degraded motor learning. Our results indicate that implicit feedback should be used in programs to lower the ACL injury risk. We suggest that implicit feedback should be frequent in the beginning and not be reduced as much following the acquisition phase.

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Verbal-Motor Attention-Focusing Instructions Influence Kinematics and Performance on a Golf-Putting Task

Cited by 18 publications

References 46 publications

Do Kinematic Study Assessments Improve Accuracy & Precision in Golf Putting? A Comparison between Elite and Amateur Golfers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Do Kinematic Study Assessments Improve Accuracy & Precision in Golf Putting? A Comparison between Elite and Amateur Golfers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Application of Attention Focus in Rehabilitation to Promote Motor Performance and Motor Learning

Implicit video feedback produces positive changes in landing mechanics

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