Article
An Investigation of Factors on Catching Performance
International Journal of Human Movement Science
(2016)
Abstract
Catching is one of fundamental motor skills that is a vital component of many sports and recreational activities. A successful catching performance is dependent on tight coupling between perception and action. The perception of external information specifying the dynamic properties of the ball must be used to control the catching performance. While various determining factors in catching have been explored in the field of motor behavior, a systematic investigation of the factors based on the inherent characteristics of constraints is still warranted. Moreover, diverse nature of the factors influencing the catching performance has not been looked at from a consolidated point of view. Therefore, the purpose of this article was to investigate constraints affecting catching performance based on Newell’s (1986) constraints model. To frame the discussion of research evidence concerning the developmental perspective of catching, previous studies were reviewed and factors of catching movement were evaluated based on a classification of manipulating learner, task and environment constraints. While educational implications for effective teaching in catching skill for children were discussed, future research should be conducted to examine the more effective catching skill acquisition activities and programs for children.
Keywords
- fundamental motor skills,
- catching,
- constrains,
- motor proficiency,
- physical educational
Disciplines
Publication Date
2016
Citation Information
Seung Ho Chang, Jongil Lim, Jihyun Lee and KyungMo Han. "An Investigation of Factors on Catching Performance" International Journal of Human Movement Science Vol. 10 Iss. 2 (2016) p. 99 - 111 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jihyun-lee/6/