Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics (한국운동역학회지)

Korean Society of Applied Biomechanics (한국운동역학회)
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The Effect of Attention Focusing Strategies on the Speed and Segment Coordination Characteristics of Taekwondo Hand Techniques

주의초점 전략이 태권도 기본동작의 속도 및 분절 협응패턴에 미치는 효과

  • Kang, Sungchul (Department of Taekwondo, College of Martial arts, Yongin University) ;
  • Kim, Kitae (Department of Physical Education, College of Education, Seoul National University)
  • 강성철 (용인대학교 무도대학 태권도학과) ;
  • 김기태 (서울대학교 사범대학 체육교육과)
  • Received : 2013.08.05
  • Accepted : 2014.09.20
  • Published : 2014.09.30
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Abstract

This study comparatively analyzed the speed and segment coordination characteristics of Taekwondo hand techniques, while different attention focusing strategies were utilized. Ten elite Taekwondo poomsae athletes participated, and three different strategies (no focus, target focus, body focus) were utilized in random order. The hand velocity and upper body segment coordination characteristics were analyzed, with the following results. First, the maximum magnitudes of the hand velocity differed between the focus conditions for the Araenaereomakgi and Momtongjireugi techniques. Second, the angular velocity and kinetic energy transfer patterns of the segments differed between the focus conditions, and in the case of the body focus condition, the movement was more correct according to the theory. Third, the shoulder and elbow joint coordination patterns differed between the focus conditions, with more efficient movement shown with the body focus condition. In conclusion, we confirmed the potential of effectively using an attention focusing strategy in a taekwondo teaching situation. However, the effect on the movement coordination and results of the movement could be changed by a difference in the cue provided or the type of the task. In addition, depending on the task, the attention focusing strategy could affect the efficiency of the movement. Therefore, coaches and masters of Taekwondo will have to constitute determine the appropriate attention focusing cues based on the task.

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