The Influence of Simulated Competition Scenario Training on the On-the-Spot Decision-Making Ability of College Badminton Players

In the context of increasingly comparable performance levels in competitive badminton, on-the-spot decision-making ability is the core cognitive factor distinguishing athlete proficiency. Addressing the limitations of traditional training in enhancing decision-making quality under high-pressure situations, this study systematically investigates the influence of simulated competition scenario training on the on-the-spot decision-making ability of college badminton players. At the theoretical level, based on situated learning and cognitive automation theories, the research clarifies the essence of simulated training and the cognitive composition of decision-making ability. Mechanistic analysis indicates that such training systematically improves the speed, accuracy, and stability of decision-making by optimizing information processing efficiency, solidifying cognitive templates, building pressure tolerance, and promoting rule abstraction. Furthermore, it proposes a systematic training framework featuring tiered design based on decision-making complexity, closed-loop feedback, and multi-dimensional evaluation. This study provides a theoretical basis and design rationale for the paradigm shift from "technical training" to "intelligent training."