The distinction between speed and gamespeed development lies in their focus and how they are applied to athletic performance.
Speed development refers to improving an athlete’s ability to move as fast as possible in a preplanned direction. This includes acceleration, max velocity, and curved patterns. The requirements for speed development are solely on the physical system:
There’s minimal psychological variability because it’s performed in controlled settings, like running on a track or during isolated speed drills. On the other hand, gamespeed development is more complex and context dependent. It refers to the ability to apply speed effectively in a game or sport-specific context. It incorporates decision-making, adaptability, and responsiveness to sensory information. There’s an emphasis on perception-action coupling, decision-making, and adapting to opponents, teammates, or dynamic scenarios. The requirements for gamespeed are a combination of the physical and psychological systems:
Speed development is about maximizing raw athletic capabilities in controlled settings. Gamespeed development integrates physical, psychological, and environmental complexities of competition. Both have a place in the training process, but when the focus is on only getting faster the individual will have difficulty transferring these skills and qualities to sport. The one with high gamespeed might not necessarily be the fastest but excels in solving problems in the dynamic and chaotic environments.
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