Those in search of a competitive edge are tapping into the eye-opening world of vision training to fine-tune processing skills, enhance focus and boost reaction speed.
, SI explores how today’s complete competitors are expanding what’s possible with new fitness frontiers, cutting edge technology, mental training and more—from theBefore he steps up to the plate, Cubs outfielder Ian Happ peers at a bull’s-eye sticker affixed to the inside of his batting helmet, just above the earpiece—a quick depth perception exercise that reminds his brain to utilize both eyes while at bat.
“A lot of the stuff we do today is based on what they were doing in the ’70s,” says Ryan. “The technology is updated. But the brain and the eyes haven’t changed. It’s really about how we’re using those skill sets and enhancing them.” Once Harrison establishes a baseline, he will tailor his training to focus on different vision skills. These include binocularity, also known as eye teaming, which is the ability to focus on an object with both eyes to create a single image and thus, make accurate spatial judgments; and peripheral awareness, or the ability to see objects and movements that are not directly in front of you, which can ultimately allow athletes to react more quickly and with better anticipation.
“When you play at this level, the difference between success and failure is ,” Happ says. “Fouling the ball straight off or squaring the ball up at 95 or 98 miles per hour is the difference between centimeters. For what we do, as hitters, I think is a pretty undervalued part of the whole equation.” Harrison’s program helped fix vision problems Stallings believes were caused by his concussions. The results were stark. After hitting .191 in his final year with the Marlins, Stallings hit .263 with a .357 OBP, jumps of 72 and 79 points, respectively. “It changed the course of my career,” Stallings says.
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