| PILLAR I: Visual Skills (Alignment) |
VISUAL ALIGNMENT (article | 1 page) A critical visual skill that can affect the athlete's perception of speed and distance of the target
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FIVE STEPS TO REALIGNMENT (article | 1 page) A simple illustration of eye misalignment and alignment correction in golf, billiards and darts
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EYE DOMINANCE AND EYE ALIGNMENT (article | 1 page) The role of eye dominance and stroke alignment in aiming (in the case of billiards)
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EYE AND CLUB FACE ALIGNMENT (research study) Study shows most golfers have difficulty aligning their eyes to the target line, and that a strong correlation exists between eye alignment and club face alignment in putting
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BROCK STRING DEMO (video | 2 min. 10 sec.) Video demonstration by sports vision optometrist showing correct use of brock string
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IMAGINARY BROCK STRING (video | 2 min. 10 sec.) Video demonstration showing vision training with imaginary/invisible brock string
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BROCK STRING TEST (exercise/drill) How to use the brock string to understand and test your eye alignment
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BROCK STRING CORRECTION (exercise/drill) How to use the brock string to correct any misalignment of your eyes
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BROCK STRING TRAINING (exercise/drill) How to use the brock string to train and condition your eye muscles for consistently accurate visual alignment
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| PILLAR II: Brain Skills (Peripheral Awareness) |
PERIPHERAL AWARENESS (article | 2 pages) Science of Peripheral Vision: What's possible and what's not when it comes to training your peripheral vision?
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PERIPHERAL ATROPHY (article | 2 pages) Use It or Lose It: If you only use your central vision, the rest of your visual circuitry will go dormant
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MASTERING FIELD VISION (article | 1 page) Master peripheral awareness by separating visual attention from focused vision
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PERIPHERAL TARGETS (article | 1 page) Specialized sports vision equipment for training peripheral awareness
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DYNAVISION BOARD (video | 2 min. 10 sec.) Video demonstration of peripheral vision training session using the DynaVision board
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PERIPHERAL EXPANSION CHART (exercise/drill) Four easy steps to exercising your peripheral awareness
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PARK YOUR EYES (exercise/drill) Four easy steps to exercising your peripheral awareness
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NIGHT WALKING (exercise/drill) A guide to gaining conscious control of your peripheral vision
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| PILLAR III: Sport IQ (Gaze Control) |
CRITICAL CUES (article | 1 page) How to focus on the right spot at the right time, and gain a decided competitive advantage
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ADVANCED PERCEPTION (article | 1 page) The common coaching advice to "watch the ball" or "keep your eyes on the ball" may not be in the best interests of players
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SCIENCE OF SOCCER GOAL KEEPING (research study) Where elite goaltenders look when stopping penalty kicks
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VISUAL FIXATIONS BY GYMNASTICS COACHES (research study) Experienced gymnastics coaches employ longer and fewer visual fixations than less experienced coaches
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TRAINING GAZE CONTROL (exercise/drill) An example of gaze control training in golf with breaking putts
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| PILLAR IV: Sports Psychology (Belief Systems) |
BELIEVE WHAT YOU WILL (article | 1 page) Formation and importance of belief systems in athletic performance
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TUNNEL VISION (article | 1 page) The four most important beliefs to carry during your round of golf
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TRAINING TO BELIEVE (exercise/drill) How to train your mind to believe so your body can perform
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CHANGING YOUR BELIEFS (exercise/drill) How to change your destructive beliefs
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MOST EMPOWERING BELIEFS (exercise/drill) Build yourself a rock solid belief system
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