The Effect of Exercises Using the BLAZEPOD Device on Developing Some Visual Abilities in Volleyball for Students

Aya Bader Salam
College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University Baghdad, Iraq

Suzan Salim Dawud
College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University Baghdad, Iraq

Nedaa Yaser Forhood
College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University Baghdad, Iraq

Abstract

The sports field has witnessed remarkable progress in employing modern technologies to enhance the quality of education and training, particularly in developing visual abilities, which are a fundamental element of skill performance. The Blazepod device is a modern tool that utilizes interactive visual stimuli to contribute to the development of visual attention and eye-hand coordination. Visual abilities are of paramount importance due to their reliance on precise visual tracking and motor coordination. However, traditional methods often neglect this aspect, necessitating the introduction of more effective modern training methods. This research aimed to develop exercises using the Blazepod device to enhance certain visual abilities in volleyball, as well as to identify their impact on student performance. The research sample consisted of 20 students, randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The results showed the superiority of the experimental group in post-tests, indicating the effectiveness of the exercises in developing visual abilities. It is concluded that the use of interactive visual aids contributes to enhancing the learning of volleyball skills and improving student performance.

Keywords: Blazepod ,visual abilities ,volleyball