INDIVIDUAL BIOMECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF COMBAT MANEUVER FOOTWORK IN ELITE AMATEUR BOXERS: A QUICK BOARD ASSESSMENT
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the individual neuromuscular and biomechanical characteristics of elite boxer Iqboljon Kholdorov using the Quick Board system. The assessment focused on lower-limb reaction time, ground contact time, movement accuracy, bilateral symmetry, and agility performance. The athlete underwent a standardized Quick Board testing protocol consisting of Stagger Step, Double Leg React, and Foot Fire tasks. The results demonstrated excellent agility performance, with an overall Agility Rating of 3135 and outstanding Foot Fire performance (109 repetitions without errors). Bilateral analysis revealed a considerable asymmetry in reaction time, whereas movement accuracy and symmetry remained high. These findings indicate that Quick Board technology provides valuable objective information for identifying individual neuromuscular characteristics, detecting functional asymmetries, and optimizing sport-specific footwork performance. The obtained results may contribute to the development of individualized biomechanics-based training programs for elite boxers and facilitate the transition from amateur to professional boxing.
Keywords
boxing, biomechanics, Quick Board, neuromuscular performance, agility, reaction time, contact time, bilateral asymmetry, footwork, elite boxer.How to Cite
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