This document discusses different aspects of speed in sports. It defines various types of speed, including reaction speed, movement speed, sprinting speed, locomotor speed, and speed endurance. For each type of speed, it provides an example of the relevant sport or movement and recommends exercises to improve that particular speed ability. Exercises focus on practicing movements at high intensity and short rest intervals to build explosive power and the ability to maintain speed over longer durations while fatigued. The overall goal is to execute motor actions and complete movements in the shortest possible time.

1. Prof. Dr. A.MAHABOOBJAN
Bharathidasan University,
Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India.

2.  It is the ability to execute motor actions, under
given conditions in minimum possible time.
 Speed is the ability to execute any work in the
minimum possible time.
 It is the capacity of moving a limb or part of the
body's lever system or whole body with
greatest possible velocity. Whether this may be
the log of a runner (or) the arm of the shot-
putter.

3.  Mobility of the nervous system
 Explosive strength
 Technique
 Bio-chemical reserves and metabolic power
 Muscle composition
 Flexibility
 Psychological factors
 Coordinative abilities

4.  Reaction Speed
 Speed In Movement
 Sprinting Speed
 Locomotors Speed
 Speed Endurance

5.  It is the ability to respond to a stimulus in the
shortest possible time.
 The reaction time is the time elapsed between
signal and start of the response.
Signal------------Beginning of ------------End of
Movement Movement
Reaction time Movement time

6. Exercise:
 Learn more number of tactics
 Shooting, throwing, hitting on un even
surface
 After training session play small area games
 Practice different means of starting signals

7.  It is the ability to execute a movement with high
speed and it can be measured by time taken to
complete the movement.
 It is an ability of an individual to execute single
movement in single muscular contraction in
minimum possible time.
 Movement speed is depends upon technique,
explosive strength, flexibility and coordinative
abilities. This quality is very important in cyclic
activities (wrestling, boxing, throws, jumps, ball
games and gymnastics).
Eg: Jumping in Volleyball
Throwing in Basketball

8. Exercise:
 By repeating the movements many times with
highest possible speed.
 Practice under easy conditions. (Wt of the
equipments or conditions of the ground)
 Practice normal conditions few times during
the same session.
 Intensity must be sub maximum.
 Volume must be optimum.
 Density must be sufficient

9.  It is the ability of an individual to achieve high
speed of locomotion from a stationary position
in minimum possible time (short time).
 Acceleration ability is depend upon the
explosive strength, technique, movement
frequency and control by the central nervous
system.
Eg: 100 mts Sprint

10. Exercise:
 Intensity sub maximum to maximum
 Volume / duration must be optimum
 Repetition 10 to 12 generally
 Density is complete between repetitions
(4 to 10 min)
 Rest is given between sets (active rest)

11.  It is the ability of an individual to maintain the
maximum possible speed relatively for the
longer duration.
 This ability is very important where
maximum speed is achieved and is to be
maintaining for as long as possible.
Eg: 100 mts, 200 mts, Sprint, high pace in
basketball.

12. Exercise:
 Intensity is sub maximum to maximum
 Duration can be from 50 to 80 mts.
(Suggested that the sports men can hold the
speed for 1 to 2 sec.)
 Repetitions are 5 – 10
 Density should be complete in between
repetitions ie 2 to 5 min.
 5 to 10 min rest is given between sets.

13.  It is the ability of an individual to perform
motor movement as quickly as possible under
the conditions of fatigue.
 Execute cyclic or acyclic movements at high
speed under the conditions of fatigue.
Eg: Combative sports, ball games, throws etc…

14. Exercise:
 Running / Swimming Cycling over slightly
longer (10 to 20 %) then competition
distance.
 Running at high speed.
 Intensive interval method can be used in all
sports (Hockey, foot ball, basket ball).