Goalies’ brains appear able to merge signals from different senses more quickly, say researchers
The former Premier League goalkeeper Brad Friedel once said that to be able to work well in the box, you have to be able to think outside the box.
Now scientific data supports the idea that goalies’ brains really do perceive the world differently – their brains appear able to merge signals from the different senses more quickly, possibly underpinning their unique abilities on the football pitch.
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