Reaction and Response Speed Tests in Racket Sports: Instrumentation, Reliability, and Learning Applications
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https://doi.org/10.26858/cjpko.v18i1.492Keywords:
Reaction speed; Response speed; Racket sports; Field Reaction Speed Test; Learning application.Abstract
This study aims to critically examine the instrumentation, reliability, and learning applications of reaction and response speed tests in racket sports, with a particular focus on the Field Reaction Speed Test (TKRL/FRT) as a practical and contextually relevant assessment tool. Reaction speed is a fundamental component of athletic performance in racket sports, as it integrates perceptual, cognitive, and motor processes required to respond effectively to rapid stimuli such as sound, light, and touch. This research employed a qualitative approach using a phenomenological case study design to explore how athletes and coaches perceive, experience, and utilize reaction speed test instruments within real training environments. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and training documentation involving athletes and coaches actively engaged in racket sports training programs. A participatory data collection strategy was applied to capture rich, contextualized insights related to instrument acceptance, perceived reliability, motivational effects, and practical use in learning and performance development. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis with open coding, enabling the identification of key themes related to instrument credibility, training adaptation, feedback utilization, and athlete engagement. The findings indicate that systematic application of TKRL-based assessment provides timely, objective feedback that supports performance improvement by helping athletes recognize strengths and weaknesses more clearly. Moreover, the perceived validity and reliability of the instrument enhance athlete motivation and facilitate more adaptive, personalized training strategies. Beyond performance enhancement, the integration of reaction speed assessment into training contributes to injury risk reduction by improving movement anticipation and control. Overall, this study underscores the importance of embedding valid and reliable reaction speed assessment instruments into the learning and training processes of racket sports to sustainably optimize athlete potential and competitiveness.
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