Examining the ability to track multiple moving targets as a function of postural stability: a comparison between team sports players and sedentary individuals

• DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13964
• Publication Date: 2022-09-02T08:48:57Z
• Authors: Teresa Zwierko; Piotr Lesiakowski; Beatriz Redondo; Jesús Vera
• Keywords: Basketball

Background The ability to track multiple objects plays a key role in team ball sports actions. However, there is lack of research focused on identifying object tracking (MOT) performance under rapid, dynamic and ecologically valid conditions. Therefore, we aimed assess the effects manipulating postural stability MOT performance. Methods Nineteen players (soccer, basketball, handball) sixteen sedentary individuals performed task three levels (high, medium, low). For task, participants had out eight balls for 10 s, speed was adjusted following staircase procedure. manipulation, identical protocols (randomized order) while standing an unstable platform, using training module Biodex Balance System SD at 12 (high-stability), (medium-stability), four (low-stability). Results We found that moving targets dependent balance conditions (F 2,66 = 8.7, p < 0.001, η² 0.09), with disturbance having negative effect Moreover, when compared individuals, showed better scores high-stability medium-stability (corrected -value 0.008, Cohen’s d 0.96 corrected 0.009, 0.94; respectively) whereas no differences were observed more (low-stability) between-groups. Conclusions sensitive level stability, Our results suggest expertise transferred non-specific sport domains, as shown by exhibited comparison individuals. This study provides novel insights into link between individual’s control