Analysis of response time and type of stimulus in school volleyball and futsal players of both sexes

Abstract

The response time of a motor action can be affected by factors such as age, gender, type of stimulus, motor specificity, among others. This study investigated the difference in reaction time (TR), movement time (TM) and response time (TTR) in volleyball and futsal athletes for gender and type of stimulus. The sample consisted of 191 school athletes. The SPEED equipment with 03 contact buttons and 02 stimulus sensors [simple (S) and choice (C)] was used. The results showed that volleyball players had lower TR and TTR than futsal players, and that volleyball liberos performed better than attackers. In futsal, goalkeepers performed better than line players, but goalkeepers did not differ from volleyball players. Male athletes showed lower TMS and TTRS than female athletes. The simple stimulus reduced TR and TTR compared to the choice stimulus. The dominant hand did not affect the response times evaluated. It can be concluded that TR, TM and TTR varied according to sport, athlete position, gender and type of stimulus.