Visual search behaviors of association football referees during assessment of foul play situations

Jochim Spitz1, Koen Put1, Johan Wagemans2, A. Mark Williams3, Werner Helsen1
1Department of Kinesiology, Laboratory of Perception and Performance, Movement Control and Neuroplasticity Research Group, University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Tervuursevest 101, (box 1501), B – 3001, Leuven, Belgium
2Department of Brain & Cognition, Laboratory of Experimental Psychology, University of Leuven (KU Leuven), Tiensestraat 102, (box 3711), B – 3000, Leuven, Belgium
3Centre for Cognitive Neuroscience, College of Health and Life Sciences, Brunel University London, UK

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