All athletes regularly train, improving and practicing their skills to perfection, and not only experienced trainers, but also trainers help them in this. Recently, the coordination ladder has been especially popular among them.
What is a simulator
In fact, the simulator is an ordinary ladder made of soft slings and plastic crossbars.
The dimensions of the coordination ladder are almost always standard:
- width - 0.5 meters;
- the distance between the cross members is 0.4 meters.
The length may vary depending on the need to train independently or the entire sports team. Along with the length, the number of crossbars increases.
What helps classes
Absolutely all exercises on the coordination ladder are aimed at training speed, maneuverability and coordination. Of course, it can not do without building stamina and strength. Most often, the speed ladder is used when training in team sports, where it is very important to quickly and correctly make decisions, as well as respond to them with your body. A coordination ladder is used to train runners and boxers, this helps them to work out their reaction and speed.
In general, anyone can engage in this simulator. All exercises are both a warm-up and the training itself, depending on the distribution of the load. Convenience also plays an important role, because when folded, the ladder practically does not take up space, but folds out easily and quickly.
Training Features
When practicing with a coordination ladder, it is important first of all to pay attention not to speed, but to the technique of performing exercises. Only after practicing should one begin to build up the pace.
Most exercises for training on the speed ladder are designed for a particular sport, but there are universal ones that can develop speed, technique and body balance for everyone. Properly performed technique will allow the athlete to feel the tension of the necessary muscle groups. Athletes performing short distances get very good results after such classes. They improve maneuverability, speed and coordination of movements. Over time, with regular training on the coordination ladder, you can accustom your own body and brain to lightning decisions and their implementation, which is very important in team sports.
Interestingly, when working with the simulator, the muscles of the whole body, and not just the legs, are involved.
Simulator cost
The price category of speed ladders allows you to purchase them to anyone. The specific cost depends on the length of the simulator and its manufacturer. If desired, the ladder can be made independently, then the cost will generally be 2-3 hundred rubles. For work, you only need to buy the required number of wooden slats and 2 soft slings of a certain length, and then fasten all this, observing the required distance. It is best to use a construction stapler for mounting, but you can also take specialized wood glue.