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The Adaptable Athlete Podcast
How to Make Deceleration Training Transfer to the Game
Jul 31, 2024
Yuji Suzuki, an expert in athlete training and performance, returns to discuss the critical role of deceleration training in sports. He critiques traditional methods, advocating for contextualized exercises that enhance skill transfer to real-game scenarios. Suzuki highlights the importance of creating dynamic training environments, pushing for innovative strategies tailored for athletes, including those recovering from surgery. The conversation also addresses the cognitive demands athletes face, promoting a personalized and safe approach to training.
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- Deceleration training should be contextualized to enhance athletes' ability to adapt movements and decision-making in dynamic sports environments.
- Practicing a variety of movement patterns and integrating unpredictable elements during training enhances athletes' adaptability and overall performance on the field.
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The Importance of Deceleration Training
Deceleration training is essential for athletes as it directly impacts their ability to navigate stop-and-go movements common in sports. Practitioners need to understand that athletes must learn to decelerate effectively before they can accelerate again, highlighting the necessity of developing strong braking skills. Traditional drill techniques, such as repetitive cone drills, may not translate well to actual game scenarios where athletes need to respond to unpredictable environmental demands. Training deceleration in context allows athletes to better organize their movements and make quicker, more adaptive decisions on the field.
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