{"id":6977,"date":"2020-07-12T15:04:32","date_gmt":"2020-07-12T15:04:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=6977"},"modified":"2021-07-19T12:42:52","modified_gmt":"2021-07-19T12:42:52","slug":"vision-for-soccer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-sports-vision\/what-is-sports-vision\/vision-for-soccer\/","title":{"rendered":"Vision for Soccer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b>Soccer skills are dependent on your physical stamina, legs and feet &#8230; and also your eyes.<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Soccer is played in over 200 countries, making it the world&#8217;s most popular sport. The fastest goal in soccer history was scored in under three seconds after kickoff\u2014 this unbeatable record was undoubtedly set by a player with exceptional visual skills<b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>This article will explain why your soccer skills are actually dependent on your visual skills, and help you to understand the specific visual skills necessary for success in the game.<\/i><\/p>\n<h2>Visual Skills<\/h2>\n<p>Your visual skills play an essential role in your soccer performance. There are many different <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/sports-vision\/\">visual skills<\/a>, some that help you see clearly while running down the field, some that help you keep your head in the game, and some that help you judge the speed and spin of an oncoming pass. The list doesn\u2019t end here. The bottom line is, without well developed visual skills, even your ability to spot kick right into the goal will be affected.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Which visual skills are essential for optimal soccer performance?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dynamic visual acuity<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye tracking<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye focusing<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentration<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depth perception<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eye-foot coordination<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peripheral vision<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed and span of recognition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>1. Dynamic visual acuity<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Dynamic visual acuity allows you to see <i>moving <\/i>objects clearly. Soccer is a sport that involves constant motion. For this reason, dynamic visual acuity is especially important for the game.<\/p>\n<p><b>This visual skill allows you to clearly see the ball as it gets kicked around on the field, passed between players, and back healed by an opponent\u2014 even while you are in motion.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Eye tracking\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Eye tracking is one of the most important visual skills needed for soccer. This visual skill allows you to keep your eyes on the ball at all times, as it travels between players, and changes location in a matter of seconds. The ability to move your eyes to track objects in motion, without moving your head, is a more effective way of seeing, and also helps you to maintain your balance.<\/p>\n<p>Eye tracking is also necessary in order to follow the path of the ball, to ensure you\u2019re in the correct position to receive a pass, and identify the location of your teammates and opponents\u2014 enabling a quick response to their actions.<\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Eye focusing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Eye focusing allows you to change focus quickly and accurately, between two distances, to keep track of the ball and the other players on the field.\u00a0 Eye focusing also helps you to switch focus from the coach\u2019s instructions, to your fellow teammates playing offense, and to the goalie at the far end of the field.<\/p>\n<p>Eye focusing allows you to see the stitches on the soccer ball, and to recognize a bend or bicycle kick\u2014 enabling a perfectly timed reaction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To enhance your soccer game, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1626724076622000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHrUhu52NyH13FS3D9bltKIwUYr2A\">contact an eye doctor<\/a> near you, who can discuss how your visual skills can be improved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-sports-vision\/what-is-sports-vision\/vision-for-rock-climbing\/\">Vision for Rock Climbing<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find an eye doctor near you<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2><b>4. Concentration<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Visual concentration allows you to maintain focus on an object or play, with the presence of distracting factors in your visual field. This visual skill allows you to focus on the game, specifically when spectators are reacting or cheering around you.<\/p>\n<p><b>Maintaining a high level of concentration throughout the game will allow you to play equally well in the beginning of the game and at the end of the game\u2014 and may be the most important visual skill if the game goes into extra time<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Depth Perception<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Depth perception allows you to quickly and accurately judge the speed and distance of objects. This skill is essential for estimating the location of the ball, goal, teammates, opponents, sidelines, and other objects. Depth perception helps your brain to perceive the speed and spin of the ball, as well as where the ball is located, in order to land the assist and secure the goal.<\/p>\n<p><b>Depth perception also enables accurate timing for jumping up to head the hall, receiving an assist, and judging the distance between you and your teammates or opponents to avoid collisions.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Eye-foot coordination<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Eye-foot coordination allows you to react to incoming visual information with accurate body movements. This skill is essential for soccer because it enables accurate timing and control over body movements, such as going for that scissor kick at the precise moment, passing the ball to a teammate, heading the ball into the goal, or blocking the ball from reaching the goal.<\/p>\n<p><b>Strong eye-foot coordination is essential for controlling the ball while dribbling, and placing that free kick in the top right corner of the net.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>7. Peripheral vision<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Your peripheral vision allows you to see everything around you, without turning your head. This visual skill helps you to be aware of the ball you are controlling with your foot, avoid your opponent coming toward you, and notice the open passing lanes your opponents may use.<\/p>\n<p><b>Clear peripheral vision is vital to see your open teammate and land that game winning long pass.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>7. Speed and span of recognition<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Speed and span of recognition allows you to respond and react to a play as quickly as possible. The ball is kicked between players with a reaction speed that can make your head spin. This visual skill is essential for absorbing all the information in front of you with a quick scan of the field, to enable a quick response to the situation.<\/p>\n<p><b>The faster your speed and the wider your span of recognition, the quicker you will be able to react, and the more likely you will succeed on the pitch.\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Vision training for soccer<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>If you are a devoted soccer player, but are struggling to perform to your athletic potential, you may have a problem with your visual skills.<\/p>\n<p><i>The good news is, with vision therapy, you can retrain the connections between your eyes and brain to strengthen your visual skills, and enhance your soccer performance.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/guide-to-sports-vision\/\">Guide to Sports Vision<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\">Schedule an appointment with an eye doctor<\/a> for a thorough evaluation of your vision and visual skills<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Your doctor will determine which skills require strengthening, and can prescribe a program of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/what-is-vision-therapy\/\">vision therapy<\/a> to help you gain confidence in your soccer skills.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer skills are dependent on your physical stamina, legs and feet &#8230; and also your eyes. 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