There is emerging evidence that attentional focus instructions and feedback may help
children with motor learning. However, information relevant to learner characteristics …

Considerable evidence supports the motor learning advantage associated with an external
focus of attention; however, very few studies have investigated attentional focus effects with …

Considerable research over the past decade has produced overwhelming evidence to
support the motor learning advantage associated with an external focus of attention. Despite …

Recently, researchers have concluded that motor skill performance is enhanced when
learners adopt an external attentional focus, compared to adopting an internal focus. We …

The authors investigated the relative effectiveness of different attentional focus instructions
on motor learning in primary school children. In addition, we explored whether the effect of …

In adults, longitudinal external focus benefits the motor performance of high-skilled
performers. While low-skilled performers benefit from a proximal external focus. Children …

In her target article, Wulf reviews an impressive body of knowledge that has made a
significant contribution to our understanding of the influence of attentional focus on motor …

Background and Purpose Adult participants benefit more from external focus than internal
focus when learning a new motor skill. Because learners from different age groups use …

Wulf's review of the research carried out on attentional focus, motor performance and
learning highlights a number of issues for application and research. This commentary covers …

Research has shown that externally focused instruction and feedback has positive effects on
skill acquisition and performance outcomes among adults (Wulf, 2007, 2013). However, in …