Impact of Visual Skills Training on Sports Performance: Current and Future Perspectives

Every sport requires a set of visual skills that are critical elements to most sports performance. A considerable debate has taken place concerning the role of vision in sports performance but it is the training of these specific skills that influence to strengthen specific visual abilities resulting in actually improved performance. This article highlights the current perspectives on the importance of visual training on visual skills enhancement leading to an improved performance in sports. It also gives further insights in the need of future longitudinal trials involving athletes from diverse sports as well as recommends visual skills training to be included in the routine training of the athletes at all levels.