Lights, Testing, Action.
An Evidence-Based Guide to Reaction Testing and Training
Learn how to test and train reaction speed and decision-making with protocols backed by research.
- Use reaction lights in more ways than random games
- Match the right drill to rehab and performance goals
- A systematic framework for reaction testing and training
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Injury risk with slower reaction time
Wilkerson 2012Odds of lower limb injury after concussion return
Brooks et al. 2016Fewer falls with reactive step training
Okubo et al. 2017Reaction lights are easy to buy. Using them well is harder.
Your athlete passes strength and hop tests, then gets hurt in their first game back.
Your lights end up as a warm-up game, with no data you can track over time.
You are not sure when to move on from lights to sport-specific drills.
Practical tools you can use in your next session
- A five-rule testing protocolMake reaction data reliable and comparable week to week.
- The Y reactive agility testSeparate change of direction speed from decision speed on one layout.
- A control-to-chaos progressionLoad perception and decisions step by step through ACL rehab.
- A speed and accuracy checkSpot impulsive, cautious and overloaded athletes from one result.
- Drill-to-goal matchingPick reaction, search, inhibition or memory drills for a clear reason.
- A clear exit pointKnow when lights have done their job and sport-specific drills take over.
Andrew Lemon
Osteopath | Head of Health, Strength by Numbers
Andrew is an osteopath and Head of Health at Strength by Numbers. He helps clinicians and coaches use objective testing to guide rehab and performance decisions.
Everything you need to know
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Do I need AxIT reaction lights?
No. The content works with any reaction light or timing gate system, and most drills adapt to a partner cue.
What if I can't attend live?
Register anyway. Everyone who signs up gets the recording by email after the session.
How do I join?
After you register, your Zoom link arrives by email with reminders before the session.
Turn your reaction lights into a testing tool
Free. 45 minutes. Live on Zoom. Recording sent to all registrants.
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