Eye-head coordination during rapid gaze shifts in soccer scanning

Background

The visual exploratory behavior involving rapid gaze shifts that supports cognitive processes is called "scanning". Scanning in soccer is a foundational behavior that enables players to explore their environment, supporting rapid and accurate situational judgments. However, since most previous studies have focused on head movements, the eye-head coordination underlying gaze shifts is insufficiently understood. This study aimed to determine the coordinated roles of eye and head movements during gaze shifts in soccer scanning.

Methods