V.9.1. Types of speed coordination
- Speed coordination of cyclic movements (i.eg. running, swimming, rowing etc.)
This includes activities where the particular elements of the movement are repeated at regular intervals, in the same order. As the speed increases, even this simple movement sequence can disintegrate very quickly.
- Speed coordination of simple acyclic movements (i.eg. throwing, jumping etc.)
These movements comprise a determined single series of movement. Between the start and finish of the movement there is no repetition. Almost every part of the movement technique appears independently and it is sensitive to even the smallest change in speed. For example during disc throwing, if the hip’s quick forward movement is preceded by that of the arm, the torsion situation does not occur during which the disc will fly far away.
- Speed coordination of complex acyclic movements (i.eg. long jump, high jump etc.)
In this case, the motion consists of several separate movements which are linked together and follow each other.
Three types can be distinguished:
- Linking cyclic movements with a single acyclic movement (i.eg. long jump).
- Linking acyclic movements into a movement program (i.eg. practice on gymnastic apparatus).
- Combining the two previous types of acyclic movements into a complex acyclic exercise program (i.eg. figure skating).
- Speed coordination of movements which is not of permanent nature (sports games, martial arts).
This includes the movements that adjust to unforeseen conditions, that is, they are dependent on the situations and movements of partners, opponents.