Benefits of specific goals setting for punching speed training in boxing

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PhD, Associate Professor K.S. Kolodeznikov1
PhD, Professor M.G. Kolodeznikova1
PhD, Associate Professor P.I. Krivoshapkin1
A.E. Stepanov1
1Institute of Physical Culture and Sports of NEFU n.a. M.K. Ammosov, Yakutsk

Objective of the study was to analyze benefits of the specific goals setting for punching speed training in boxing sport.
Methods and structure of the study. We used in the study Qualisys Movement Test System equipped with Oqus high-speed video cameras, with the test data processed by Qualisys Track Manager (QTM) video motion analysis software that effectively simplifies the 3D video motion analysis and generates, on a real-time basis, clear images and movement profiles of the analyzed objects. The tests were designed to profile the left-/ right-hand punching skills of the Russian national boxing team members. We set the following specific goals in trainings: (1) Top power; (2) Top speed; (3) Top speed and power; (4) Input legs and torso; (5) Input torso only; and (6) Arms only. Every punch was executed strictly on a signal from a standard standing fighting stance, without prior swings and settings.
Results and conclusions. The punching speed to dynamics ratios for the punching sequences – from the start to the target contact point – were found specific goals dependent. Thus the highest punching speed was achieved in case of the ‘top speed and power’ goal. It should be noted that the ‘top speed’ case generated a lower absolute speed albeit in most cases faster in the total punching time. This means that the fastest punch is achieved in case of the ‘top speed and power’ goal rather than the ‘top speed’ one – i.e. when the individual explosive force is mobilized in full. Therefore, the top punching speed is largely associated with the top punching power developed for the shortest time.

Keywords: punching speed, boxing, punching power, target, goal.

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