Irish Paralympic archer training at home targets Tokyo Games

The video discusses the impact of the Tokyo Paralympics postponement on the speaker's training schedule, requiring adjustments to peak at the right times. It highlights the shift to home training with a 50-meter target to simulate competition conditions. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of psychological and simulated training, noting changes in interaction with their sports psychologist and coach due to social distancing.

How did the postponement of the Tokyo event affect the training schedule?

• It led to a reduction in training intensity.

• It had no impact on the training schedule.

• It required rescheduling to maintain peak performance.

• It allowed for more rest time.

What was one of the key adaptations made to training at home?

• Using a target at 50 meters to simulate Paralympic conditions.

• Focusing solely on physical training.

• Reducing the frequency of training sessions.

• Training at a shorter distance than usual.

What type of training was emphasized alongside physical training?

• Nutritional training

• Endurance training

• Psychological training

• Team-based training

What was a significant change in training interactions over the past year?

• Increased in-person meetings with the coach.

• Elimination of all virtual training sessions.

• More frequent group training sessions.

• Reduced touch points with the sports psychologist due to social distancing.

Why was maintaining social distancing important in training interactions?

• To reduce training costs.

• To comply with health guidelines.

• To increase training intensity.

• To allow for more personal training time.