Correlation Between Interpupillary Distance and Reaction Time Among Male and Female Kabaddi Players

Keywords: Interpupillary Distance, Reaction Time, Kabaddi Players, Sports Vision, Motor Response  Introduction“Efficient eye movements help athletes gather precise visual cues from their environment, which are crucial for controlling body movements in sports. Vision supports both real-time corrections and anticipatory adjustments for effective performance (Pointer, 2012).” Sporting environments are complex and often require rapid responses; thus, eye movements play a critical role in anticipation, practice, motor learning, development, and expertise (Botwinick & Thompson, 1966). The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between interpupillary distance (IPD) and reaction time among male and female kabaddi players. Another purpose was to identify whether a significant difference exists in IPD on the basis of gender. A total of 60 kabaddi players (30 male, 30 female) were randomly selected from Kottayam district. Interpupillary distance and reaction time were measured, and statistical analysis was performed. Results revealed a significant positive relationship between IPD and reaction time amo