The Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing athletes, parents, coaches, and scouts with a benchmark number for assessing an athlete’s overall visual ability.
General Edge Score trends based on player levels.
skill name
The skills you are graded on are in light blue.
ALIGNMENT
Proper alignment creates no difference between the perceived location and actual location of an object. ‘A’ – athlete has ‘after’ alignment, suggesting late timing. ‘B’ alignment – athlete has ‘before’ alignment, suggesting early timing. Score out of 14, with 0 being a perfect score.
CONVERGENCE
The ability to focus on objects within close proximity and judge their movement. Score is out of 77.
RECOGNITION
The ability to observe, process and recall a series of visual targets, and respond properly. Score represents response time measured in seconds.
score ratings
Each skill is rated as Very Poor, Poor, Fair, Average, Good, Excellent, or Superior.
DEPTH
Uses both eyes to locate objects in space to judge their distance, speed, and direction. Score is out of 100%.
DIVERGENCE
The ability to locate objects in the distance, impacting an athlete's ability to anticipate and react. Score is out of 77.
TRACKING
Allows an athlete to follow an object while continuously monitoring all other aspects of the game
why it's important
to know your score
YOUTH
Athletes who are serious about their performance use their Edge Score to help them become a more competitive candidate for pro sports. The MLB and NHL currently use Edge Scores to evaluate players!
PARENTS
The Edge Score provides a personal baseline to measure where an athlete’s visual skills are currently at. Through training, following and showing improvement demonstrates your child’s dedication to performance and potential as an athlete.
COACHES
While individuals can get their Edge Score, you can find out the Edge Score of your team as a whole, providing you with additional player assessment tools and methods to improve their game.
skills
percentile rank
Percentile ranks show how the athlete compares to other players of similar age/level in the Vizual Edge database
sample
EDGE SCOREs
Meet The
Edge Trainer
The Edge Trainer from Vizual Edge delivers the most advanced vision training available. Backed by 30 years of research and development, the Edge Trainer’s proven system improves reaction time, positional and spatial awareness, and recognition.
