Abstract
Temporal occlusion approaches with 2D video are frequently employed to test and train anticipation. However, these stimuli cannot display all the information that would be present in a performance setting. Affordable and accessible 360-degree video cameras and virtual reality headsets (HMDs) offer alternatives. Here we aimed to assess the construct validity of these methods. A 360-degree temporal occlusion cricket anticipation test was created at a first-class ground and incorporated field settings and game scenarios with recommendations from international coaches. To test construct validity, we compared performance of three highly skilled groups and gathered participant feedback. 80 international pathway cricketers who were playing at Under 16, 18, or 19 level anticipated the landing point of 27 deliveries using 360-video in an HMD. Players found the method more engaging than the 2D counterpart and results supported construct validity through main effects of age group (F2, 66 = 3.17, p = .04, ηp2 = .09) and specialist position (F3, 76 = 6.10, p < .01, ηp2 = .19) on anticipation performance. Older batters and wicket keepers performed best. Temporally occluded 360-video displayed in HMDs offers a new valid method to capture anticipation performance with enough sensitivity to differentiate between highly-skilled groups.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 17 May 2023 |
| Event | Expertise and Skill Acquisition Network - Manchester Duration: 17 May 2023 → 18 May 2023 |
Conference
| Conference | Expertise and Skill Acquisition Network |
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| Period | 17/05/2023 → 18/05/2023 |