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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Fencing Performance Analysis

Background:

  • Understanding factors influencing fencing kinetic patterns is vital for optimizing training.
  • Well-trained fencers exhibit diverse characteristics in age, gender, and specialization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors affecting offensive kinetic patterns in well-trained fencers.
  • To explore the relationship between leg power and fencing performance.

Main Methods:

  • Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was used to analyze data from 130 fencers.
  • Measurements included anthropometrics, leg power, and kinetic offensive patterns.
  • Correlations were assessed between jump tests (long jump, countermovement jump, drop jump, reaction strength index) and fencing velocity.

Main Results:

  • Age, gender, competition level, and fencing discipline significantly influenced kinetic pattern velocity.
  • Leg power performance, including long jump and countermovement jump, correlated significantly with lunge and step lunge velocity.
  • Reaction strength index also showed significant correlations with offensive movement velocity.

Conclusions:

  • Fencing offensive kinetic patterns are multifactorial, influenced by athlete characteristics and training specialization.
  • Leg power is a key determinant of fencing performance, suggesting its importance in training.
  • These findings can inform the design and monitoring of training adaptations for fencers.