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Drills designed to reduce the gap between stimulus (ball leaving opponent's racket) and response (first movement)
Definition
Drills designed to reduce the gap between stimulus (ball leaving opponent's racket) and response (first movement). Faster reactions give players an extra 0.1–0.3 seconds to reach balls, which at net-level exchanges can make the difference between winning and losing a point.
Yes — although genetics set a ceiling, deliberate reaction drills and anticipation training (reading body cues) can improve effective reaction time by 15–25%.
Reaction lights (like Blazepods), ball-drop drills, and partner-toss surprises are all effective low-cost options.