The effect of external focus distance on shooting accuracy in soccer for novice players

The study shows that, in comparison to a proximal external focus and a control group, a distal external focus significantly increases soccer shooting accuracy. These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing motor skills and enhancing shooting accuracy in soccer.

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The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Published
2026-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.23736/s0022-4707.25.16263-4
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Sport Psychology and Performance
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The effect of external focus distance on shooting accuracy in soccer for novice players

Aiman Sarhan
The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Sport Psychology and Performance
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The effect of external focus distance on shooting accuracy in soccer for novice players

Aiman Sarhan
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Abstract

The study shows that, in comparison to a proximal external focus and a control group, a distal external focus significantly increases soccer shooting accuracy. These findings provide valuable insights for optimizing motor skills and enhancing shooting accuracy in soccer.

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical FitnessVol. 66(1)
Umm al-Qura University (SA)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 96%
Sport Psychology and Performance
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