Training with the Reactionz Core Training Kit

The Reactionz Core Training Kit is the most economical way to get started with Reaction Training with 3 core pieces of equipment that you can use anywhere. Contained in the kit is the:

Use the plan below to get started with some simple but effective reaction training:

Days 1,3,5

Week 1

Equipment

Exercise 1

Basic Skipping Rope (10 minutes)

Description: Start with basic skipping techniques to establish a rhythm. This routine will assist in developing basic coordination and foot speed.

Exercise 2

Reaction Ball Wall Throws (10 minutes)

Description: Stand about a meter away from a wall. Throw the reaction ball towards the wall and try to catch it quickly on its rebound, adjusting to its unpredictable bounce.

Days 1,3,5

Week 1

Equipment

Exercise 1

Basic Skipping Rope (10 minutes)

Description: Start with basic skipping techniques to establish a rhythm. This routine will assist in developing basic coordination and foot speed.

Exercise 2

Reaction Ball Wall Throws (10 minutes)

Description: Stand about a meter away from a wall. Throw the reaction ball towards the wall and try to catch it quickly on its rebound, adjusting to its unpredictable bounce.

Day 1,3,5

Week 2

Equipment

Exercise 1

Skipping Rope with Speed Variations (10 minutes)

Description: Incorporate speed variations in your skipping. Alternate between fast and slow periods to enhance agility and reflexes.

Exercise 2

Reaction Ball Ground Throws (10 minutes)

Description: Throw the reaction ball at the ground with varying force and try to catch it upon its return, adapting to its irregular bounce trajectory.

Day 1,3,5

Week 2

Equipment

Exercise 1

Skipping Rope with Speed Variations (10 minutes)

Description: Incorporate speed variations in your skipping. Alternate between fast and slow periods to enhance agility and reflexes.

Exercise 2

Reaction Ball Ground Throws (10 minutes)

Description: Throw the reaction ball at the ground with varying force and try to catch it upon its return, adapting to its irregular bounce trajectory.

Day 1,3,5

Week 3

Equipment

Exercise 1

Training Ball Juggling (10 minutes)

Description: Use two (then three) training balls to juggle. Start with basic toss and catch techniques and gradually increase the difficulty level by adding variations like under-the-leg tosses, behind-the-back catches, etc.

Exercise 2

Reaction Ball Wall Throws with Directional Change (10 minutes)

Description: Stand diagonally relative to the wall and throw the reaction ball. Try to catch it quickly as it comes back at an unpredictable angle, enhancing your capability to make swift directional changes and reactions.

Day 1,3,5

Week 3

Equipment

Exercise 1

Training Ball Juggling (10 minutes)

Description: Use two (then three) training balls to juggle. Start with basic toss and catch techniques and gradually increase the difficulty level by adding variations like under-the-leg tosses, behind-the-back catches, etc.

Exercise 2

Reaction Ball Wall Throws with Directional Change (10 minutes)

Description: Stand diagonally relative to the wall and throw the reaction ball. Try to catch it quickly as it comes back at an unpredictable angle, enhancing your capability to make swift directional changes and reactions.

Day 1,3,5

Week 4

Equipment

Exercise 1

Skipping Rope Directional Changes (10 minutes)

Description: Incorporate directional changes into your skipping, switching between forwards and backwards movements to foster agility and sharp reflexes.

Exercise 2

Training Ball Passing with Partner (10 minutes)

Description: Partner up and take turns throwing and catching the 3 training balls sequentially in a random order at a quick pace. The receiver has to call our the colour of the ball before it is caught. This will help in enhancing hand-eye coordination and boosting reaction speed.

Day 1,3,5

Week 4

Equipment

Exercise 1

Skipping Rope Directional Changes (10 minutes)

Description: Incorporate directional changes into your skipping, switching between forwards and backwards movements to foster agility and sharp reflexes.

Exercise 2

Training Ball Passing with Partner (10 minutes)

Description: Partner up and take turns throwing and catching the 3 training balls sequentially in a random order at a quick pace. The receiver has to call our the colour of the ball before it is caught. This will help in enhancing hand-eye coordination and boosting reaction speed.

These final two weeks in the program aim to gradually escalate the complexity and speed of the drills, encouraging advancements in both reaction times and overall agility.