Masterful defense vs. rookie fumbles: How do expert air hockey champs on mobile reveal their skills through posture & touch?

SOLTANI, Pooya and Morice, Antoine H. P. (2024) Masterful defense vs. rookie fumbles: How do expert air hockey champs on mobile reveal their skills through posture & touch? In: 42nd International Conference on Biomechanics in Sports, Salzburg, Austria. July 15-19, 2024. Proceedings of the International Society of Biomechanics in Sports - ISBS . ISBS. (In Press)

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We explored the relationships between expertise, in-game performance, posture, and screen interactions in mobile sports games. Twenty participants (10 experienced) played Disc-O, a turn-based air hockey game. Posture, phone holding style, play style, and screen metrics (displacement, velocity, touch size, pressure, and time to action) were compared. No significant associations were found between experience or performance and handedness, posture, holding style, or play style (p > 0.05). Experienced players performed better (p = 0.02) but showed no significant screen interaction differences compared to novices (p > 0.05). They reacted faster, with victors having smaller touch points, suggesting more precise motor control and efficient decision-making. The lack of posture and holding style differences suggests adaptability and potential for training interventions.

Item Type:	Book Chapter, Section or Conference Proceeding
Uncontrolled Keywords:	esports, athletic performance, touch screen
Faculty:	School of Digital, Technologies and Arts > Games Design, Production and Programming
Event Title:	42nd International Society of Biomechanics in Sports Annual Conference
Event Location:	Salzburg, Austria
Event Dates:	15 - 19 Jul 2024
Depositing User:	Pooya SOLTANI
Date Deposited:	24 Apr 2024 11:05
Last Modified:	25 Apr 2024 04:30
URI:	https://eprints.staffs.ac.uk/id/eprint/8202

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