Performance development - Physical factorsRepetition training

The influence of physical factors can be positive or negative. The approaches used to develop performance are specific to the factor and the activity.

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Repetition training

Approach: Repetition drills

To practice the coordination required to serve in badminton, the performer would repeat the service over and over again, using various target areas to increase the accuracy of the shot.

Applying the principles of SPORT to coordination training

ApproachSpecificityProgressionOverloadReversibilityTedium
Repetition drillsRepeating the action which is the focus of performance development slowly and with feedback from a coachIncrease the demand of training to force coordination to keep improvingRepeat the action building up the speed at which it is done if necessary, introduce targets to check for accuracyBe aware that if training stops for any reason, the training ‘load’ must be reduced when training is restarted.Change place/time of training, team up with someone else to train with
ApproachRepetition drills
SpecificityRepeating the action which is the focus of performance development slowly and with feedback from a coach
ProgressionIncrease the demand of training to force coordination to keep improving
OverloadRepeat the action building up the speed at which it is done if necessary, introduce targets to check for accuracy
ReversibilityBe aware that if training stops for any reason, the training ‘load’ must be reduced when training is restarted.
TediumChange place/time of training, team up with someone else to train with

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How do repetition drills improve coordination?

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