Analysis of Multiplayer Starting Reaction: Improvement of Training in Decathlon
Decathlon starts with 100 meter sprint and sprint - with the start. The time of the starting reaction in sprint is an important component. The multiplayer’s task is to react in a fastest way to the sound of the starting shot and not to make a false start. The purpose of the article is to compare a multiplayer’s starting reaction with the starting reaction of sprinters and hurdlers aiming at the improvement of decathlon competitors’ training process. Material and methods. The research was conducted in two stages. At the first stage we conducted an analysis of the speed of decathlon competitors, sprinters and hurdlers starting reaction. At the second stage the interconnection between different decathlon types was identified and the obtained results were interpreted to work out guidelines to optimize the training process. The following research methods were used: analysis of special scientific literature, pedagogical observation, control pedagogical tests, the mathematical statistic method. Findings and their discussion. To compare the decathlon competitors’ starting reaction with the sprinters’ and hurdlers’ starting reaction, 16 best World Athletics Championship in London 100 m, 400 m and 110 m results were analyzed. Conclusion. The starting reaction time makes it possible for the coach to judge about the athlete’s physical state during the competitions, demonstrates his physical readiness and emotional stress resistance.