Flèche versus Lunge as the Optimal Footwork Technique in Fencing
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15477697 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Zbigniew Borysiuk (0000-0002-1775-9270, Opole University of Technology), Natalia Markowska (0000-0002-6831-5557, Opole University of Technology), Mariusz Konieczny (0000-0001-7995-0882, Opole University of Technology), Krzysztof Kręcisz (0000-0003-2802-981X, Opole University of Technology), Monika Błaszczyszyn (0000-0002-1723-4001, Opole University of Technology), Pantelis T Nikolaidis (0000-0001-8030-7122, University of West Attica), Beat Knechtle (0000-0002-2412-9103, University of Zurich, corresponding author), Paweł Pakosz (0000-0002-5754-3298, Opole University of Technology) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 13 |
| Pages | 2315-2315 |
| Publication date | 2019-06-30 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph16132315 |
| PMID | 31261979 |
| OpenAlex | W2955479716 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 16 |
The objective of the study reported in this paper involved identifying the fencing attack (flèche versus lunge) that provides greater effectiveness in a real competition. Two hypotheses are presented in the study. The first hypothesis involves the greater effectiveness of the flèche with regard to bioelectric muscular tension, and the second hypothesis involves the reduction of movement time of the flèche. Therefore, analyses were conducted by the application of EMG (electromyography) signal, ground reaction forces, and parameters representing sensorimotor responses (RT-reaction time and MT-movement time). This study included six world-leading female épée fencers (mean age: 24.6 ± 6.2 years). Throughout the procedure, the subjects performed flèche and lunge touches at the command of the coach based on visual stimuli. The experimental results indicated the greater effectiveness of the flèche compared with the lunge with regard to increases in EMG values ( p = 0.027) in the lateral and medial gastrocnemius muscles and decreases in the duration of the movement phase ( p = 0.049) and vertical force of the rear leg ( p = 0.028). In conclusion, higher levels of EMG and ground reaction forces were generated during the flèche compared with the lunge, which promotes an improvement in the explosive force and contributes to a reduction in the movement phase of the entire offensive action
Electromyography · Fencing · Ground reaction force · Kinematics · Physical medicine and rehabilitation · Physics · Computer Science · Genetics and Physical Performance · Medicine · Psychology · Sports injuries and prevention · Sports Performance and Training
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