Peripheral Vision - See The Bigger Picture!

"I was seeing the ball clearly", "the goal just seemed so much bigger!", "I felt I couldn't miss a shot, with the way I was seeing everything".

Researchers have long known that perceptual awareness is vital if you wish to improve your game.

Cognitive psychologists tested athletes by asking them to look at circles of different sizes and pick which ones matched the size of an ordinary ball. Those that performed better in their sport tended to choose circles that were larger than the actual ball size. However, the poorer performing chose circles smaller than the actual ball size. 

The question rose: During a game are the better performers actually seeing the balls larger than they really are, thus able to strike the ball better?

Athletes actually stated that when playing well, they are seeing the ball much clearer and larger! This shows that performance is linked to perception and also suggests that the interaction between the mind and body are indelibly linked.

The same test was conducted with golfers. What were the findings? Research shows golfers that performed well were indeed seeing the cup larger than what it really was.

The Use of Expanded Awareness

Are You in Foveal Vision?

During play, even if you are not having a poor game, you are most likely using foveal vision or tunnel-vision, meaning that you will not be using the outskirts of your visual field.

When in foveal vision you activate the fovea centralis, which is situated in the centre of the retina, at the back of the eye. Because foveal vision is likely linked to the autonomic nervous system, which triggers adrenalin, its no wonder you will feel anxious, breathe shallow, have an increased heart rate and generally feel uneasy. Objects may appear smaller, you will likely expreience a low mood state and you will find it hard to judge distance, etc.

On the other hand, when you are using peripheral vision or expanded awareness - the outer extremes of your visual field - you are more like to have a much better experience.

The Much Sought After Peripheral Vision

It is my belief that the better performers mentioned above were most likely were in peripheral vision. It is very much the opposite experience of foveal vision. You will experience a calmness of mind, you'll see objects like balls as larger, you'll become more aware of your surroundings, and your body will feel more relaxed than when in foveal vision.

There is eveidence to suggest that you are in peripheral vision when you enter the 'flow state' or 'the zone'. And it makes sense, as those who describe being in the zone mention all the attributes of being in peripheral vision.


It's not an easy state to get into without practice but it can be achieved.

Learn how you can quickly get into peripheral vision and encourage flow state to improve your sport. Being in peripheral vision is vital if you wish to control nerves and anxiety, even outside of sport.

You can pick up my guided audio "State & Mind Control Sports Program", which takes you step by step, through each of the much sought technique. In no time you'll be able to quickly get into peripheral vision and raise your game to a completely different level.

• Easy Ways To control your anxiety as and when it happens
• How to spend Less Time worrying about nerves in sport and more time living your life
• The little know trick to increasing your confidence in seconds
• The one thing to avoid if you ever want to overcome caving in to pressure
• And much. much more

Sports & Health Performance Program

My program isn't just for those involved in sport, as the system can be used in health and business too. As an extra bonus, I have also included other techniques that you can combine and utilise alongside the peripheral vision program.

Imagine being able to rid yourself of  negative feelings and instantly becoming more productive, motivated and focussed, what would that be like for you? To have the ability to shake off a poor performance in your sport, what would you be saying to yourself? Imagine seeing how you would handle a tough situation at work, in a much more controlled effective way? Well, this will really be a fantastic opportunity for you to begin a journey into perception and state control.

The techniques discussed quickly help you to change your state and mindset, regardless of what situation you may find yourself in. It reaches into your unconscious mind to create the mindset you need to be that person you know you can be  by changing the structure of your perceived experience. See how this program will change your perception...instantly!

Click here to visit the downloads page and within minutes you can be listening to it. Plus, if you opt-in to my eLetter, you will also have access to a FREE gift.

Feel free to leave a comment below. I look forward to hearing from you.

Chris Thomas

The Mind Coach
You Too Mindbody Fitness