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Why Carlos Alcaraz trains blindfolded on his return to the field: coordination, reaction times and new secret moves
Spain⚽ Sports5 hr. ago

Why Carlos Alcaraz trains blindfolded on his return to the field: coordination, reaction times and new secret moves

The article discusses tennis player Carlos Alcaraz's unique training method involving blindfolded exercises during his return to competition after a wrist injury. Unlike football players using black patches to enhance peripheral vision, Alcaraz uses a soft plastic cone over his dominant eye to improve coordination, reaction time, and technical precision. This technique, known as 'sport vision training,' is part of advanced preparation methods used by the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (FITP). The article explains how covering the dominant eye forces the body to adapt to new movement patterns, refining foot placement and overall technique. It also notes Alcaraz's upcoming return to the ATP tour at the Cincinnati Masters, where he could face Jannik Sinner again, and mentions the impact of calendar adjustments on world rankings.

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El Mundo logoEl MundoIndependent🔒Center5 hr. ago
Why Carlos Alcaraz trains blindfolded on his return to the field: coordination, reaction times and new secret moves

The article discusses tennis player Carlos Alcaraz's unique training method involving blindfolded exercises during his return to competition after a wrist injury. Unlike football players using black patches to enhance peripheral vision, Alcaraz uses a soft plastic cone over his dominant eye to improve coordination, reaction time, and technical precision. This technique, known as 'sport vision training,' is part of advanced preparation methods used by the Italian Tennis and Padel Federation (FITP). The article explains how covering the dominant eye forces the body to adapt to new movement patterns, refining foot placement and overall technique. It also notes Alcaraz's upcoming return to the ATP tour at the Cincinnati Masters, where he could face Jannik Sinner again, and mentions the impact of calendar adjustments on world rankings.

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