Buzzer & Brain Training

You can't earn points if you don't know the answer, so knowledge acquisition through repetitive drilling is the best way to condition your players.

But, there are other types of training that can help give you an edge. First and foremost is reaction-time training. 

Here's an app to test your reaction time. Pressing the lockout button immediately after the red signal lights up is an invaluable gameplay skill. Try using this reaction time test to improve player response times.

Instructions:

  1. Click the large button on the right to begin.
  2. Wait for the stoplight to turn green.
  3. When the stoplight turns green, click the large button quickly!
  4. Click the large button again to continue.


Test
Number		 Reaction
Time (in seconds)
The stoplight
to watch.
The button
to click.
1
2
3
4
5
AVG.
 

The Online Reaction Time Test, © 2002 by Jim Allen, gywh.com

Not every player has the same training needs, but all can be aided by focusing on skills that enhance performance:
Memory - Attention - Speed - Flexibility - Problem Solving

Check out these sites for personalized brain training assessment and exercises:

http://www.lumosity.com

http://www.brainmetrix.com

http://www.fitbrains.com