For a faster reaction time start by asking yourself these questions.
- What is the reaction/response I want?
- What will my eyes need to do?
- How will my head move/what position will it be in?
- What is the footwork?
- What does perfect execution look like?
You’ll note that these questions involve asking what is required of your situational awareness systems.
What will my eyes need to do? = Visual system
How will my head move/what position will it be in? = Vestibular system
What is the footwork? = Somatosensory system
Break down the systems and identify the area you have the greatest opportunity for improvement. Then maximize each.
The faster your situational awareness systems function, the faster your reaction time.