Perceptual Motor Skills for Sharp Shooter’s Performance

By : Bhhavya, D. Ravi, K. Ramachandran

Page No: 271-283

Abstract
This study was designed to determine how perceptual and motor skills contribute to the target shooting and deduce the abilities that differentiate elite performers from their counterparts. Seven perceptual and motor skills were identified through task analysis and data were collected from novice and expert shooters. For data analysis, t- test and discriminant analysis were carried out. Results revealed that above average performers were better in eye hand coordination and sustained attention than below average shooters. In the competition, successful shooters performances were relatively high in perceptual motor skills than the unsuccessful counterparts. Over all finding show that, competent and successful shooters were better in perceptual motor skills and there was a differential influence of skills on novice and expert shooters. In shooting experience and gender no significant differences were found in perceptual motor skills.

Authors :
D. Ravi : Scientist D, DIPR, DRDO —Defence Institute of Psychological Research, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054.
K. Ramachandran : Director, DIPR—Defence Institute of Psychological Research, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054.
Bhhavya : Junior Research Fellow, DIPR —Defence Institute of Psychological Research, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Lucknow Road, Timarpur, Delhi-110054