SMARTSPEED and SMARTSPEED LITE Advanced Protocol Guide
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PACING – 2 OR 4 GATE (SMARTSPEED ONLY)
DESCRIPTION
Pacing is another very unique SMARTSPEED protocol which is suitable for many types of
endurance test (e.g. Multistage fitness tests, YoYo tests, incremental tests) and
endurance training.
The following is only a brief description of the pacing protocol. For a more advanced
guide to pacing, please download the tutorial from the Fusion Sport Members website
area.
The pacing protocol has two modes – RECORD and PLAY. Record mode is similar to
standard lap timing
(please see
previous section), whereby an athlete’s time can be measured and saved as a “pacing tape”. Play mode requires an
athlete to run in time with the system according to a pacing tape, and respond to sound and audio signals to ensure
they are running at the correct pace.
Pacing tapes can also be created or modified in CSV format using a spreadsheet program such as MS Excel.
PROTOCOL VARIATIONS
The PDA is pre-programmed with 2 and 4 gate pacing protocols. Users can create new protocols by entering the
NEW/Protocol menu and choosing 2 or 4 gate pacing as the parent drill. New protocols can then be created by
changing the following settings –
1.
Subsessions – the number of laps to be completed
2.
Markers per split – you can add intermediate pacing points in between gates for added complexity and
information to the athlete.
PROCEDURES
RECORD MODE
To RECORD a tape, set up the protocol, and press the RECORD button. This will then prepare the system for
recording. Press READY and GO, and the system is ready to record. The athlete must then complete the protocol by
running the required number of laps. When finished, you will be prompted to enter a unique pacing name under
which to save the tape.
PLAY MODE
To PLAY a tape, simply select the tape you would like to play from the dropdown list and press PLAY. The system will
provide two warning flashes, and then the pacing tape will begin.
