Combination of Hitting Drill Interval Training with The Reaction Speed of Table Tennis Athletes
Keywords:
Interval training, Hitting drill, Reaction speed, Table tennis, AthleteAbstract
This study aimed to examine the effect of a combination of interval training and hitting drills on the reaction speed of table tennis athletes. The research background is based on the need for table tennis athletes to have high reaction speed in the face of very fast-moving balls, where fast response is one of the main determinants of performance on the court. The study used an experimental method with measurement of reaction speed before and after exercise intervention. The assessment was carried out using an audio-visual whole body reaction test and an anticipation reaction time test to obtain objective reaction speed data. Statistical analysis was carried out with normality, homogeneity and t tests to compare results before and after treatment. The results showed that the combination of interval training and hitting drills significantly increased the reaction speed of table tennis athletes. These findings confirm the importance of integrated and specific training programs to optimize athlete performance, as well as provide recommendations for coaches in designing effective and efficient training programs to increase athlete competitiveness at national and international levels.
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