What characterizes a reaction-time drill intended to improve performance?

• A. No feedback
• B. Visual cues and progressive speeds
• C. Random speeds with no cues
• D. Long rest periods

Answer: (B)

To improve reaction time, drills work best when there’s a clear signal to respond to and the pace is made progressively harder. Visual cues provide a consistent signal the body learns to recognize quickly, while increasing speeds push the nervous system to process the cue faster and execute the response sooner. This combination builds faster, more automatic reactions. In contrast, no feedback, random speeds with no cues, or long rests don’t train anticipation and speed in the same way, so they’re less effective.