Why fencers should bounce: a new method of movement to engage the stretch-shortening cycle
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Turner, A. and Harmenberg, J. 2017. Why fencers should bounce: a new method of movement to engage the stretch-shortening cycle. International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching. 13 (3), pp. 452-460. https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954117747133
Type | Article |
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Title | Why fencers should bounce: a new method of movement to engage the stretch-shortening cycle |
Authors | Turner, A. and Harmenberg, J. |
Abstract | While teaching a heel first contact style of footwork in fencing (also referred to as toe contribution avoidance) is in keeping with long standing traditions, it is not conducive to today’s modern style of fast paced and explosive fencing. Equally, fencers towards the elite-end seem to be gradually adopting a more spring-based style, as their body progressively and organically transitions to “ball of the foot” based footwork, in order for them to fence competitively in the manner they have intuitively associated with success. Therefore, if from a young age fencers are taught to make full use of the stretch shortening cycle (SSC) via “bouncing” or simply by initiating movement via the ball of the foot, this will expedite the learning process. It will demonstrate to them how the SSC can be used to move at greater speed, cover greater distances when advancing, retreating and lunging, and conserve the much-needed energy required to compete over day long competitions. This paper details the mechanistic underpinnings of the SSC and its application to the modern day fencer. |
Keywords | Energy; epee; foil ; lunge; power; sabre; speed; sports technique analysis |
Research Group | Strength and Conditioning at the London Sport Institute |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Journal | International Journal of Sports Science & Coaching |
ISSN | 1747-9541 |
Electronic | 2048-397X |
Publication dates | |
Online | 26 Dec 2017 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 22 Nov 2017 |
Accepted | 19 Nov 2017 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Copyright Statement | The full text is an author accepted manuscript version of: |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1747954117747133 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000434391200027 |
Language | English |
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