Keywords
Scoring Accuracy
Futsal
Abstract
The present study was conducted to investigate the relationship between visual intelligence and shooting accuracy of youth futsal players when receiving a pass. The hypothesis for this research was that there is a correlation of the players' visual intelligence and their ability to shoot accurately after receiving the ball that is statistically significant. The relationship was studied because of the importance of visual perception, spatial awareness, and the quick interpretation of game situations in the evaluation of the technical performance of futsal.The researcher used the descriptive approach with correlational method because it was deemed suitable for the goal of the study to determine the nature and strength of the relationship between the variables studied. The research population included 30 youth players of Al-Minaa Club in Basra Governorate of which 20 players were selected using purposive sampling. The study procedures were application of a visual intelligence measure, a special futsal shooting accuracy test after receiving a pass, implementation of the main experiment and the use of appropriate statistics to analyze the data and determine the relationship between the variables.The results revealed that a statistically significant positive correlation existed between the youth futsal players' visual intelligence and shooting accuracy after receiving a pass. This discovery indicates that players with a higher level of visual intelligence can more easily process relevant visual information, understand the player position and movements, find shooting opportunities and react more efficiently and correctly during an attack.The researcher found that visual intelligence is an important cognitive component that is related to the ability of a youth futsal player to successfully shoot. It might also have implications for football and other sports where speed of visual perception, spatial analysis, anticipation and decision making are crucial. Thus, the study suggested that greater attention should be paid to development of visual intelligence within trainings, since this variable is directly related with shooting accuracy after a pass and can play an important role in developing overall technical level of young players.
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