SLEEP DEPRIVATION, REACTION TIME AND ANAEROBIC POWER

What happens if you can run full speed but your ability to decelarate, change direction, take a decision on the court is reduced?

Sleep deprivation is a great issue for athletes, especially when teams are playing abroad and players need to adjust to different time zones.

A simple sleep questionnaire could help you and your coaching staff in planning a better session and having less injuries.

Check out this article on how Sleep Deprivation affects Choice Reaction Time and Anaerobic Power .

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