COMPARISON OF TRAINING METHODS FOR IMPROVING REACTION TIME AND PUNCH FREQUENCY AT ELITE BOXERS

COMPARAÇÃO DE MÉTODOS DE TREINAMENTO PARA MELHORAR O TEMPO DE REAÇÃO E A FREQUÊNCIA DE SOCOS EM BOXEADORES DE ELITE

Boxing is a sports branch which requires dynamic and static features, and as such it serves as a basic for biomechanical analysis and it is closely related to high levels of kinetic variables development, which is distinguished from other types of sporting activities. Reaction speed and punch force are two important qualities in boxing. A successful performance is dependent on the speed at which the punch can be developed. Boxer training is organized on a modern training methodology, which includes classical and specific training methods as well as training tools. The aim of this study is to compare two different training methods for improving (R_T) and punch frequency (P_F) at elite Albanian boxers. The group in this study consisted by 16 elite Albanian boxers, divided by an experimental group and a control group. At the control group the basic boxing training was used, while to the experimental group, fit light training was applied used to collect data before and after training. The independent samples t-test was used to evaluate the data. The statistical significance at p < 0.05 was set. The conclusions from the results of this study are applying fit light method in elite Albanian boxers, a high intensity sport competition was very effective in reducing reaction time of arm and legs, increasing punch frequency, for the boxing players of our national team.

Keywords:
Opto jump; fit light training; reaction time; punch frequency; boxing