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A Training Program Using an Agility Ladder for Community-Dwelling Older Adults
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Reaction Time and Movement Time in Agility Performance: Tools to Identify Specific Goals.

Hugo Silva1, Mónica Morral-Yepes2, Eduardo Abade3,4,5

  • 1Research Center in Sports Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Development-CIDESD, University of Maia, Maia, Portugal.

Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
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Agility in sports can be broken down into reaction time and movement time. Understanding these distinct phases helps coaches tailor training for better athletic performance.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Human Movement

Background:

  • Agility is crucial for team sports, involving rapid, reactive whole-body movements.
  • Agility comprises two key phases: reaction time and movement time.
  • Understanding the interplay between these phases is vital for athlete development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a conceptual framework on the relationship between reaction time and movement time in agility.
  • To review current knowledge on factors influencing these components of agility.
  • To guide practitioners in identifying specific training goals for athletes.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review methodology was employed.
  • A structured literature search was conducted across multiple databases.
Keywords:
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  • Backward citation tracking was used to identify relevant studies.

    • Main Results:

    • Reaction time is influenced by stimulus type and athlete anticipation.
    • Movement time is affected by factors like force production, coordination, and biomechanics.
    • Current assessment methods for reaction and movement times are diverse.
    • Training interventions show potential for improving both reaction and movement times.

    Conclusions:

    • Segmenting agility into reaction and movement times allows for more targeted athlete assessment and training.
    • Further research is needed to optimize training strategies, particularly for movement time.
    • This framework enhances the understanding and practical application of agility training.