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The Generalised Optic Acceleration Cancellation theory of catching

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posted on 2023-06-07, 17:45 authored by Peter McLeod, Nick Reed, Zoltan DienesZoltan Dienes
The generalized optic acceleration cancellation (GOAC) theory of catching proposes that the path of a fielder running to catch a ball is determined by the attempt to satisfy 2 independent constraints. The 1st is to keep the angle of elevation of gaze to the ball increasing at a decreasing rate. The 2nd is to control the rate of horizontal rotation necessary to maintain fixation on the ball. Depending on the lateral velocity of the ball relative to the fielder, this rate may be zero or constant at a negative or positive value. The authors show that a simulated fielder implementing the GOAC strategy follows a path indistinguishable from that of real fielders running to catch balls thrown on the same trajectories.

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  • Published

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Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance

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0096-1523

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American Psychological Association

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1

Volume

32

Page range

139-148

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  • Psychology Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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