Psychophysiological Effects of Left-Hand Contractions on Golf-Putting and Dart-Throwing Performance.
Left-hand contractions (LHCs) are considered a useful technique to facilitate athletic performance under pressure by inhibiting conscious motor control through the induction of hemispheric brain asymmetry. However, the underlying mechanisms of LHCs remain unclear. Two experiments were conducted: nov...
| Published in: | Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology Vol. 47; no. 3; pp. 133 - 147 |
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Human Kinetics Publishers, Inc.
Jun2025
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