… We examine effects of attentional focus instructions on … In addition, performance on the
transfer test that involved a new … benefits of an external focus to novel situations. These findings …

… The aim of the current study was to examine the effects of an external focus of attention (ie, …
sample size, a baseline measurement of motor skills and task performance, and longer-term …

… Furthermore, we consider the influence of an external focus for … in the forms of retention and
transfer tests for motor skill. … influences on the performance and learning of motor skills are …

… More specifically, they were interested in whether moving the external focus from 3 m to 5 m
would result … Novice motor skill performance and task experience is influenced by attentional …

… are shown to govern several characteristics of skill execution, … focus of attention main effect
revealed that the internal focus … and transfer) x 2 Focus of Attention (internal and external) …

… on performance, as well as retention and transfer. Enhanced performance or learning …
external attentional focus are thought to optimize skill acquisition and performance through effects …

… and learning of motor skills. During the past 20 years, one commonly studied instructional
paradigm has examined the effects of different cues that focus attention either internally or …

… between attentional focus groups in the retention and transfer phases. The … external focus
during skill acquisition. Such studies would further illuminate the impact that focus of attention …

… react to novel situations. Their focus tends to be on external stimuli as opposed to the … groups
of learners who switch from an internal focus to a target (external) focus as they near a Aey …

… The influence of external and internal foci of attention on transfer to novel situations and
skills. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 74(2), 220232. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/…