Effect of neurofeedback training on performance and retention of dart throwing skill

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of neurofeedback training on dart throwing performance and retention skill. The method of the research quasi- experimental design by using control and experimental group. Among the volunteers, 16 individuals were selected by simple random sampling and equally divided into two groups. Neurofeedback training carried out for 15 sessions, three times per week. Nerofeedback training group protocols was alpha/theta training in Pz area and SMR / theta protocol in the C3 area. Data were collected from the pre-test and post-test and retention (of task performance measures, including 10 throwing darts). Cohen's d statistic methods and single subject analysis were used to analyze the data. The results illustrated that training of brain waves alpha/theta and SMR/theta enhances performance and learning skills in novices. Thus these waves can be used to enhance athletic performance and enhance attention and their concentration. Neurofeedback has a potential to retraining the brain waves activities to boost optimal performance of athletes in various sports disciplines. Moreover, training with alpha/theta and theta/SMR protocol can improve athletes’ performance in sports requiring high accuracy like throwing darts.