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Enter eye tracking technology—a tool that follows the precise movements of a player's pupils, revealing where their gaze is focused in real-time. Using near-infrared cameras, this technology captures data on what athletes are looking at, for how long, and how their gaze shifts during gameplay. When visualized through heat maps, these insights show athletes often look away from the ball, perhaps distracted by other parts of the field, which can hinder their performance.
By analyzing such patterns, athletes can train to sharpen their focus, directing their gaze more effectively where it matters most—like the ball during critical moments. This targeted gaze training can make reactions quicker and decisions sharper, giving athletes a competitive edge.