Research & Methodology

Our research foundation blends decades of cognitive science with modern football analytics. Drawing from naturalistic decision-making, the Recognition-Primed Decision model, and sport-specific anticipation research, we study how experts make rapid, accurate choices under pressure. These insights directly shape how PlayAction AI simulates real game conditions — allowing coaches to repeatedly train the same cognitive processes they rely on during live competition. Each article below highlights a pillar of this methodology and shows how our system transforms proven decision-science into practical on-field advantage.

Decision-Making in Sport: RPD and Anticipation

How athletes use recognition, anticipation & planning to decide under pressure.

Naturalistic Decision-Making in Sport: RPD Approach

Exploring how expert athletes use the RPD model for split-second decisions.

Interactive Video Training of Perceptual Decision-Making in Baseball

Using video-occlusion training to boost athletes’ split-second decisions.

Fireground Decision-Making: Recognition-Primed Model in Command

Qualitative study of fire commanders’ rapid decision patterns.

Origins of Naturalistic Decision-Making (NDM)

How experts make fast, effective decisions in real-world conditions.

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