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Effects of a Visual Reaction Training System on Footwork Agility, Reaction Time, and Movement Performance in U12
Dinh Quang Ngoc1, Nguyen Van Phuc1, Ting-Hui Chen2
1Institute of Sport Science, Technology and Foreign Affairs, Bac Ninh Sports University, Tu Son 16151, Vietnam.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 13, 2026
Summary
This study shows that a Visual Reaction Training System (VRTS) significantly improves badminton footwork and reaction time in young players. VRTS training enhances agility and execution for U12 badminton athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Motor Learning
- Human Movement Analysis
Background:
- Effective training methods are crucial for developing young athletes.
- Badminton requires rapid visual reaction and precise footwork.
- Current training may not fully optimize these specific skills in U12 players.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a Visual Reaction Training System (VRTS) on badminton-specific footwork in U12 players.
- To assess improvements in reaction time and movement performance.
- To determine VRTS's potential as a training and assessment tool.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-four U12 badminton players were divided into experimental (VRTS) and control groups.
- A six-week intervention period was implemented.
- Star-footwork tests under fixed and random conditions measured reaction and movement times.
Main Results:
- The VRTS group showed significantly greater improvements in reaction time and movement performance compared to the control group.
- Significant group × time interactions were observed for fixed-mode reaction time.
- Significant between-group effects were found for both fixed-mode and random-mode movement times.
Conclusions:
- VRTS-based training is effective in enhancing agility, visual reaction ability, and footwork execution in young badminton players.
- The system demonstrates potential as a practical tool for youth badminton development and performance assessment.
- This training approach can positively impact skill acquisition and athletic performance in junior badminton.