XBALL REACTION
A PERFORMANCE BALL
The Xball Reaction is a cognitive trainer designed to enhance your reaction time and quick decision-making by combining mental and physical training.
When the ball impacts the ground, a wall, or a hand, a brief flash of light appears randomly in different colors (red, green, yellow, purple, blue). This random color change allows athletes to work on their cognitive abilities through reaction exercises with colored cones, for example.
The Xball Reaction helps to develop hand-eye coordination and the athlete's ability to read and react by engaging both the brain and the body during training. This enhances athletic intelligence and boosts performance in match situations.
FOR ALL USERS
The Xball Reaction is suitable for all levels and sports (basketball, tennis, handball, water polo, soccer, baseball, volleyball, hockey, cricket, boxing, MMA, Formula 1, American football, badminton, fencing, fitness, judo, motorcycling, swimming, padel, rugby, motorsports, squash, taekwondo, table tennis, cycling, and more), and for all ages, to improve athletes' physical and cognitive performance.
It is also used in the medical field by doctors and physiotherapists for the physical and mental rehabilitation of patients.
The Xball Reaction enhances an athlete's ability to process visual information in real time. This skill is crucial for sports performance in nearly all sports and at all levels (from young athletes to professionals).
The Xball Reaction provides athletes with a tool that trains the most important element in sports performance: the brain.
A REVOLUTIONARY BALL
With its color variations when struck, bounced, or caught, the Xball Reaction enhances the rapid transfer of visual information into deliberate athletic action (reaction speed).
The Xball Reaction is the most dynamic and versatile cognitive training device available on the market.
It offers an inherent functionality that no other training device possesses: it trains athletes to process information at the most critical moment, when the ball (the action) is coming toward you.
A FUNCTIONAL ACCESSORY
The Xball Reaction can be caught, bounced, and thrown repeatedly without damaging the ball. It is the most versatile and dynamic cognitive vision training device available.
It can be used on all playing fields (football field, basketball court, tennis court, handball court, rugby field, fitness center, swimming pool, beach volleyball court, park, beach, ...).
XBALL REACTION SPECIFICATIONS :
Diameter : 75mm
Weight : 110g
Colors : Blue, Red, Cyan, Yellow, Violet, Green
Charging Time : 2 hours for 10 hours of use
Connection Distance : Maximum 10 meters
EASY TO USE
STEPS TO USE :
Create a vibration against the Xball to activate it.
Download the ReactionX app from the Android or Apple store.
Activate the Bluetooth on your phone and the Xball will automatically connect to the app.
Open the ReactionX app and choose your language in the top left corner.
THROWING MODE
Click on the Xball icon located at the bottom.
You can now configure your Xball according to your training.
Save your configurations by clicking on Download and then Shut Down.
The Xball will flash and then turn off to indicate that your data has been saved.
Activate the Xball with a vibration to start your training with your personalized settings.
The Xball will automatically turn off after 5 minutes of inactivity.
BEACON MODE
You need at least 2 Xballs. The goal is to touch the Xball with a vibration according to the chosen training.
REACTION X APP
The ReactionX app is available for free on Android and Apple stores.
Once downloaded, connect your phone’s Bluetooth and activate the Xball with a vibration.
Choose the Xball mode from the menu to configure the ball.
LOGIC SETTINGS :
Activate by Vibration, Deactivate by Timeout : The Xball activates with a vibration and deactivates after a set period of inactivity.
Activate by Delay, Deactivate by Vibration : The Xball activates after a set delay and deactivates with a vibration.
Activate by Delay, Deactivate by Timeout : The Xball activates after a set delay and deactivates after a set period of inactivity.
SETTINGS :
Delay : Set the delay time for light activation.
Timeout : Set the timeout duration for light deactivation.
Sensor : Adjust the Xball’s sensitivity (low, medium, or high vibration).
Flash : The ball emits a light flash when changing colors.
Colors : Select the colors for the Xball.
Reconnect : Reconnect the Xball.
Download : Download configurations to the Xball.
Shut Down : Turn off the Xball.
SAVING CONFIGURATIONS :
To save your settings, press Download, then Shut Down, and finally Reconnect.
IMPROVE YOUR EYE-HAND COORDINATION
The Xball Reaction enhances eye-hand coordination during the pronation and supination reception of the ball.
This improvement allows for quicker reactions, precise movements, and better control of actions.
Enhanced eye-hand coordination improves cognitive function, reaction time, and spatial awareness.
Exercises involving synchronized physical movements with color changes help strengthen the connections between the brain and muscles, positively impacting athletic performance and physical rehabilitation.
The Xball Reaction boosts cognitive performance in all Olympic sports (tennis, badminton, basketball, handball, soccer, rugby, volleyball, table tennis, athletics, hockey, water polo, cycling, equestrian, climbing, fencing, golf, gymnastics, judo, wrestling, swimming, taekwondo, shooting, triathlon, boxing, karate, ...) and other sports (baseball, cricket, American football, MMA, ...).
BOOST YOUR REACTIVITY
Exercises with the Xball Reaction engage cognitive reactivity, enhancing the ability to quickly process information and respond appropriately to various situations.
This training concept focuses on improving the athlete's visual index to develop their reaction time.
With these specific trainings, you will be able to react faster in various sports scenarios encountered.
INCREASE YOUR ENDURANCE
The Xball Reaction enhances both athletic and cognitive endurance to boost your performance on match day.
Training sessions with the Xball Reaction are engaging and stimulating, pushing your limits and keeping your motivation high.
From physical benefits (cardio, speed, agility, muscle work) to cognitive advantages (surprising the brain to boost agility and reflexes, increasing execution speed), the Xball Reaction covers all aspects of a comprehensive, dynamic, and effective training regimen.
IMPROVE YOUR CONCENTRATION
Cognitive reaction exercises require sustained focus and attention.
By using the Xball Reaction, you train your brain to maintain attention on a specific task, which can translate into improved concentration during competitions.
ENHANCE YOUR COGNITIVE ABILITIES
The Xball Reaction motivates users to react more quickly, push their limits, and boost their cognitive abilities through various stimuli.
Additionally, the unpredictable lighting patterns keep the brain constantly stimulated and engaged.
Cognitive enhancement focuses on improving the brain's ability to process information quickly and efficiently. It utilizes various methods to work on brain plasticity, aiming to modify and reorganize the brain's responses to external stimuli.
The Xball Reaction training system stands out among these methods. It offers a range of interactive exercises that not only engage basic cognitive functions but also stimulate them in a fun and innovative way.
This unique approach helps strengthen cognitive processes across a variety of situations.
EXERCISES WITH THE XBALL REACTION
GROUND REACTION
Bounce the Xball Reaction to your partner and catch it with the hand corresponding to the color of the ball when it hits the ground. For example, if the ball is green when it touches the ground, catch it with your left hand; if it's red, use your right hand; if it's blue, use both hands.
You can also customize the color-hand association and add elements of information processing. For instance, move towards a cone based on the color of the Xball from the previous bounce. This adds a layer of working memory and agility to the exercise. As always, move as quickly as your brain allows.
AGAINST A WALL
Objective : Enhance hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and the ability to quickly process visual information.
Basic Exercise :
Throw the Xball : Throw the Xball against a wall so it bounces back toward you.
Catch It : Catch the ball with the hand that corresponds to the color of the ball when it hits the wall.
Green : Catch with the left hand.
Red : Catch with the right hand.
Blue : Catch with both hands.
Variations :
Change Color/Hand Association:
Alter the color-hand associations to increase cognitive flexibility. For example:
Green : Catch with the right hand.
Red : Catch with the left hand.
Blue : Catch with one or both hands as desired.
Simple Calculations :
Assign numbers to colors and perform simple calculations based on the ball’s color:
Red = 1
Green = 2
Blue = 3
Exercise : As the ball hits the wall, mentally add up the values of the colors based on their appearance. This enhances working memory and rapid processing.
Movement Integration :
After catching the ball, move towards a specific cone or target based on the color of the ball:
Green : Move to Cone A.
Red : Move to Cone B.
Blue : Move to Cone C.
Speed Challenge :
Increase the frequency of throws to improve reaction speed. Try to catch the ball quickly as it bounces off the wall.
Color Sequences :
Create and follow color sequences. For example, catch the ball according to the sequence of colors and perform a specific task or movement for each color.
Incorporate these variations to challenge yourself further and enhance both cognitive and physical skills during your training sessions.
THE BEACON MODE
Objective : Improve reaction time and cardiovascular fitness by engaging in high-speed movement and coordination exercises.
Exercise Overview :
Activate the Xball :
Ensure the Xball is turned on and set to Beacon Mode using the ReactionX app.
Touch and Sprint :
Touch the Active Xball: Start by touching the Xball that is currently lit up.
Sprint to the Next: Immediately sprint to touch the next active Xball that lights up.
Repeat :
Continue this process of touching the lit Xball and sprinting to the next one as it lights up.
Features :
Improves Reaction Time : The quick transitions between beacons require rapid decision-making and reflexes.
Enhances Cardiovascular Fitness : The sprinting and high-intensity movement boost cardiovascular endurance.
Using the ReactionX App :
Record Reaction Times :
The app records the time between each beacon’s activation and deactivation, allowing you to track your performance.
Analyze Performance :
Review and analyze your reaction times and sprint efficiency through the app to monitor improvements and adjust training accordingly.
Incorporate the Beacon Mode into your training regimen to enhance both your physical and cognitive agility.
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