KNEE-jerk
training, coaching, vision, Ageing Dr Daryl Foy training, coaching, vision, Ageing Dr Daryl Foy

KNEE-jerk

Reaction time in hockey isn’t just about being quick — it’s a chain of skills under pressure. From spotting the ball or puck early to making split‑second decisions and executing with precision, every link matters. Age inevitably reshapes these abilities, but the science shows they can be trained. Vision, cognition, neuromuscular speed, and movement economy all offer levers to keep performance sharp

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EYE to EYE
technician, motor skills, sensory skills, vision Dr Daryl Foy technician, motor skills, sensory skills, vision Dr Daryl Foy

EYE to EYE

In hockey — whether on turf or ice — the ball is rarely still, the environment is visually chaotic, and the margin for error is measured in milliseconds and millimetres. While strength, conditioning, and tactical awareness dominate most training programs, visual acuity across all vision attributes remains an under‑trained determinant of performance (Poltavski & Biberdorf, 2015). We can all do better. Image copyright Anastasia Badun.

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