SVT - Introduction

 

Sports Vision Pty Ltd is a leading innovator in the development and commercialisation of high-tech sports vision training equipment. Our first commercial product released into the market place after years of research is the Sports Vision Trainer (SVT^TM). Our company is officially recognized as the preferred provider of sports vision training devices to the New South Wales Institute of Sport, a leading sports agency in Australia. Two systems are available, an 80 light and 32 light SVT^TM

The Sports Vision trainer (SVT^TM) was exclusively researched for over 3 years and is manufactured in Australia. It aims to provide athletes and non-athletes with the competitive edge in training their visual-motor reaction time. Independent research conducted at the New South Wales Institute of Sport, has shown that training on the SVT^TM 3 times a week for 5 weeks in 30 minute sessions significantly improves eye-hand coordination. A transfer effect to a control device has also been demonstrated.  

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Eye hand coordination as tested and trained on the SVT TM is divided into 3 components:

(a)  PROACTION MODE - mimics a closed motor skill environment. It is a movement that is initiated by the individual. When a light is illuminated on the SVT TM, the subject hits the light, the quicker it is hit the quicker the next light appears. You can test the reaction time to 1 light through to 400 lights as each individual light can be programmed to come on 5 times.

(b)  REACTION MODE - mimics an open motor skill environment and is a movement that occurs in response to another action been initiated. In this testing mode the reaction time is set by the examiner. For example each light is programmed to come for 0.50 seconds. If a person is able to hit 80% of the lights at this speed then the reaction time is decreased by 200 milliseconds. Pre set drills can be used or you can design your own sequence of lights depending on the sport. 

(c) REACTIVE RANDOM MODE - is similar to reaction mode however the user can select a range of reaction times. This means the software within the range specified will randomly select the duration of each light 

As we continue are search to maximize athletic performance it is critical that coaches utilize the latest technology in sports science to assess, train and provide feedback to their athlete. Successful coaches continue to invest in sports science technology to maximize sporting performance and the SVT^TM is certainly another device that can assist athletes to gain the competitive edge.