WK6 Speed, Agility, Reaction Training and Movement Mechanics in Team Sports

Flashcards based on concepts related to speed, agility, reaction training and movement mechanics in team sports.

Speed

A measure of how fast an object is moving, calculated as distance divided by time.

Postural Integrity

The ability to maintain optimal posture during various stages of movement, critical for performance in team sports.

Limb Mechanics

The coordinated action of arms and legs to maximize force delivery on ground contact.

Movement Efficiency

The relationship between the output of movement and the cost of the input, focusing on generating maximum force with minimum inefficiency.

Force Generation

The application of force to the ground or object, essential for actions like running, jumping, and other athletic movements.

General Strength

Physical strength qualities developed to assist in improving speed and performance in sports.

Effective Force Application

The successful implementation of force during movement, which can be hindered by energy leaks.

Isometric Muscular Actions

Muscle contractions that do not change the length of the muscle, essential for maintaining tension during movement.

Energy Leak

The loss of force or speed due to inefficient movement patterns, which can hinder athletic performance.

Acceleration

The rate at which an object changes its velocity; critical in team sports for quick directional changes.

Stride Length

The distance covered in one complete stride, important for accelerating effectively.

Stride Rate

The frequency of strides taken, crucial for maintaining maximum velocity.

Change of Direction Speed (CODS)

The ability to change initial direction to a predetermined location effectively.

Agility

The perceptual-cognitive ability to react quickly to stimuli in sports while changing direction.

Cross Inertial Values

The interaction of forces in different planes of movement that can influence injury risk and performance.

Dynamic Hip Control

The ability to stabilize the hip during movement, crucial for efficient performance and injury prevention.