Horizontal deceleration capability is foundational for rapidly changing speed and direction in horizontal motion,significantly impacting sports performance.Through systematic review of relevant studies both at home and abroad,the current research status concerning test evaluation,influencing factors,and training strategies for horizontal deceleration capability were studied.The results showed that testing methods for horizontal deceleration capability mainly included the maximum horizontal deceleration capability test,the set distance horizontal deceleration capability test,and change of direction test.The direct evaluation indicators included deceleration,braking distance,and braking time,while derived metrics included horizontal braking force,horizontal braking impulse,horizontal braking power,deceleration index,and deceleration deficit.The influencing factors of horizontal deceleration capability comprised lower limb muscle strength,lower limb muscle force asymmetry,and braking technique.The training strategies to enhance horizontal deceleration capability involved eccentric strength training of the lower limbs and various forms of fast concentric strength training to improve the generation and application of braking force and dynamic postural control,plyometric training combined with eccentric landing control ability training to enhance stretch-shortening cycle movement ability during braking,unilateral and bilateral strength training to address inter-limb asymmetry of eccentric braking,and specialized horizontal deceleration training combined with resistance training to improve the athlete's prediction and response abilities to various external stimuli,alongside enhancing braking techniques,resulting in significant optimization of braking force distribution and regulation.
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