THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GAME-BASED EXERCISES IN IMPROVING START REACTION AND ACCELERATION IN YOUNG SPRINTERS
Keywords:
young sprinters, game-based training, start reaction, acceleration, speed development, athletics pedagogy, sprint preparation, youth sportsAbstract
This article examines the pedagogical and methodological value of game-based exercises in the development of start reaction and acceleration in young sprinters. In youth athletics training, the early formation of sprint-specific abilities requires methods that combine physical efficiency, emotional engagement, and age-appropriate motor learning. The study is based on a theoretical and methodological analysis of sports pedagogy, youth training principles, and sprint preparation models. Special attention is given to the role of movement games, reaction tasks, short competitive drills, and relay-based exercises in improving neuromuscular responsiveness, explosive movement initiation, and early-phase sprint mechanics
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