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has to think through the movement response, the slower the reaction time between perception to action. When skills are well rehearsed, the brain recognizes the common messages/ motor patterns, has less information to process and has a quick and well- rehearsed motor response prepared. The result is effortless skill execution because the muscles easily comply with the mind’s commands. Exposure to complex training tools,
exercises, situations and skills in a con- trolled training environment fl oods the neuromuscular pathways with infor- mation and forces the athlete to solve the exercise puzzle and then execute or fail. Failure in training teaches the mind/muscle network to refi ne all aspects of the communication systems to gain success on the next attempt.
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Perfect practice leads to perfect perfor- mance in a game situation.
External vs Internal Reaction Skills
To develop all aspects of the percep-
tion-action cycle, the athlete must be exposed to skills and drills that improve both internal and external reactivity. “Internal reactivity” is the abil-
ity of the neuromuscular system to recognize and react to an unpredict- able stimulus yet continue to pro- duce the desired quickness or power- ful response. Exercises or drills that are complex and exposure to unsta- ble surfaces fl ood the neuromuscu- lar system with internal messaging and challenge the athlete to fi lter the vital information to successful- ly execute the required actions with
precision, speed and power. “External reactivity” is the ability to
react to the unpredictability of oppo- nents, a variety of game situations and tactical requirements. Exercises, skills and drills must be performed with the integration of decision making layered on top of neuromuscular information processing. The best athletes read the opponent or the play and react quick- ly with the exact defensive or evasive tactic to stand apart. FBC
Peter Twist, MSc BPE CSCS TSCC-Gold is presi- dent of Twist Conditioning’s three divisions: franchised Sport Conditioning Centers, Smart Muscle™ product wholesale and home study coach education. To learn more about the Twist Smart Muscle™ training methodologies, edu- cation and equipment available in Canada, visit www.twistconditioning.com.
Micro Hurdle Partner Shadow
TRAINING CONCEPTS
APPLIED: exercise complexity and partner shadow
SET UP: Set up two micro hur- dles about 1.5 to two feet apart. Partners face each other. Begin outside the hurdles. Athlete A is off ence, athlete B is defense.
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EXECUTION: Athlete A leads the drill with athlete B shad- owing. Athlete A quickly steps over the fi rst hurdle on the left foot, followed by the right foot before quickly stepping over the second hurdle onto the left foot using a two steps in/one step out sequence. Using a fast transition, athlete A quickly repeats the in- in-out pattern in the other direc- tion while athlete B attempts to mimic the pattern. Athlete A can modify the tempo to challenge Athlete B.
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