Change OfDirection And Agility

Question 1

What is the definition of agility?

Answer 1

‘A rapid and accurate whole-body movement with change of velocity, direction or movement pattern in response to a stimulus.’

Question 2

Define change of direction in the context of agility.

Answer 2

A reorientation and change in the path of travel of the whole-body centre of mass towards a new intended direction.

Question 3

What is deceleration?

Answer 3

The action of reducing horizontal momentum (negative acceleration) during a locomotor task across a series of foot contacts.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Deceleration is the ability to proficiently reduce whole body momentum, within the constraints, and in accordance with the specific objectives of the task (i.e. _______).

Answer 4

braking force control

Question 5

What does deceleration involve in terms of braking?

Answer 5

Skilfully attenuating and distributing the forces associated with braking.

Question 6

What are the four distinct phases of change of direction?

Answer 6

Entry, Deceleration, Turn, Reacceleration

Question 7

What dictates change of direction performance?

Answer 7

Efficiency in all stages

Question 8

What is the aim of change of direction performance?

Answer 8

To reach the ‘target’ as quickly as possible

Question 9

True or False: Variance in tasks performed is irrelevant to change of direction.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Key positions linked to _______ movement.

Answer 10

[well executed]